Theodotos imperial protospatharios and grand kourator of the Mangana (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of Mother of God holding Christ. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Circular inscription visible at right. Border of dots.
ΔΟΥΛ
[Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει] τῷ [σῷ] δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
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ΠΘ,SΚ
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Θεοδότῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) μ(ε)γ(άλῳ) κ[ου]ράτωρι τῶν Μαγγάν(ων)
Obverse
Bust of Mother of God holding Christ. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Circular inscription visible at right. Border of dots.
ΔΟΥΛ
[Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει] τῷ [σῷ] δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
ΘΕΟΔ
ΟΤΣ
ΠΘ,SΚ
ΡΤΡΙΤ
ΝΜΓ
ΓΝ
Θεοδότῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) μ(ε)γ(άλῳ) κ[ου]ράτωρι τῶν Μαγγάν(ων)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2846 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 5 no. 25.8a. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδότῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ μεγάλῳ κουράτωρι τῶν Μαγγάνων.
Mother of God, help your servant Theodotos imperial protospatharios and grand kourator of the Mangana.
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 5: The East (continued), Constantinople and Environs, Unknown Locations, Addenda, Uncertain Readings (Open in Zotero)