Theoktistos imperial protospatharios and domestikos of the Optimatoi (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (probably type V). In the quarters: .Σ|. . Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ού[λῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. No border visible.
ΘΕ
ΣΤΒ
ΘΔΟ
.ΤΟΝ
ΠΤΗΜ
Θε[οκτί]στῳ β(ασιλικῷ) [(πρωτο)σπα]θ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) δο[μεστ(ίκῳ)] τον [Ὀ]πτημ(άτων)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (probably type V). In the quarters: .Σ|. . Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ού[λῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. No border visible.
ΘΕ
ΣΤΒ
ΘΔΟ
.ΤΟΝ
ΠΤΗΜ
Θε[οκτί]στῳ β(ασιλικῷ) [(πρωτο)σπα]θ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) δο[μεστ(ίκῳ)] τον [Ὀ]πτημ(άτων)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1233 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 3, no. 71.15. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοκτίστῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπα]θαρίῳ καὶ δομεστίκῳ τον Ὀπτημάτων.
Mother of God, help your servant Theoktistos, imperial protospatharios and domestikos of the Optimatoi.
Bibliography
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