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Theodore Choumnos (twelfth century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Epigraphy visible at left: Θε|ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεό[δωρος]. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Linear border.

φ̣σ
ργι.
υ̣μνου
θ̣εο
ρου

[γρ]αφὰς [σφ]ραγίζ[ω Χο]ύμνου [τ]οῦ Θεοδώρου

Obverse

St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Epigraphy visible at left: Θε|ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεό[δωρος]. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Linear border.

φ̣σ
ργι.
υ̣μνου
θ̣εο
ρου

[γρ]αφὰς [σφ]ραγίζ[ω Χο]ύμνου [τ]οῦ Θεοδώρου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1689
Diameter 24.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 506.

Translation

γραφὰς σφραγίζω Χούμνου τοῦ Θεοδώρου.

I seal the letters of Theodore Choumnos.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)