Theophanes imperial spatharios and komes tes kortes (ninth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τ - σ | δ - λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τ - σ | δ - λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
θεο
φνηβσ
πθsκο
τκορΤ
Θεοφάνῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) κόμ(ητι) τ(ῃς) κόρτ(ης)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1429 |
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Diameter | 31.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos–Veglery, no. 2512. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφάνῃ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ κόμητι τῃς κόρτης.
Mother of God, help your servant Theophanes imperial spatharios and komes tes kortes.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)