Martyrios metropolitan (seventh century)
Obverse
Inscription in five lines with cross at beginning of first line and end of last. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΤΟΚΕΒ
ΟΗΘΗΜΑ
ΡΤΥΡΗΟΥ
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Μαρτυρήου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ΗΙΛΜΟΠΡΤΥ
η - ι - λ - μ - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ
μητροπολίτου
Obverse
Inscription in five lines with cross at beginning of first line and end of last. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΤΟΚΕΒ
ΟΗΘΗΜΑ
ΡΤΥΡΗΟΥ
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Μαρτυρήου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ΗΙΛΜΟΠΡΤΥ
η - ι - λ - μ - ο - π - ρ - τ - υ
μητροπολίτου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4793 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 420. Laurent, Corpus V/3, no. 1869. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μαρτυρίου μητροπολίτου.
Theotokos, help Martyrios metropolitan.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reverse monogram contains the ligatures, and on the top arm, and on the left arm.