Theodore. . . (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a saint, bearded, facing, with nimbus and wearing chiton and himation. In field l. and r., cross. Wreath border.
Obverse
Bust of a saint, bearded, facing, with nimbus and wearing chiton and himation. In field l. and r., cross. Wreath border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
- ε - θ - ι - ν - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Θεοδώρου . . .
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.250 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1314. |
Translation
Θεοδώρου . . .
(Seal of) Theodore . . .
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reverse monogram seems to resolve to something like Θεοδωρίνου or Θεοδώρου νέου, in the sense of "the younger", with respect to some family member named Theodore who is older. However this would be strange, as there is no other information about his family given, through the context of which νέου may be understood. It is also possible, from the reading of Zacos, that νέου refers to this Theodore being a novice.