Theodore Mesopotamites, sebastos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θεοδρ
σργισμ
κικυροσ
ερ
Θεοδώρου σφράγισμα καὶ κῦρος φέρω
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θεοδρ
σργισμ
κικυροσ
ερ
Θεοδώρου σφράγισμα καὶ κῦρος φέρω
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
γρν
σεου
τμεσοπο
τμιτου
γραφῶν σεβαστοῦ τοῦ Μεσοποταμίτου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3870 |
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Diameter | 32.0 mm; field: 30.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 897. |
Translation
Θεοδώρου σφράγισμα καὶ κῦρος φέρω γραφῶν σεβαστοῦ τοῦ Μεσοποταμίτου.
I bear the seal of Theodore Mesopotamites and the authentication of his letters.
Commentary
The owner of this seal was a relative, perhaps a brother, of Constantine Mesopotamites who managed state and ecclesiastical affairs under Alexios III (1195-1203).