Athenodoros patrikios (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - δ - θ - ι - κ - ν - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ - ω
Ἀθηνοδώρου πατρικίου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - δ - θ - ι - κ - ν - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ - ω
Ἀθηνοδώρου πατρικίου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2836 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἀθηνοδώρου πατρικίου.
Theotokos, help Athenodoros patrikios.
Commentary
As the reverse of this seal contains a complex monogram, its resolution is not certain, but this combination of name and title seems likely.