Peter imperial silentiarios and archon (seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with head turned toward right and open wings, between which is a cruciform invocative monogram. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with head turned toward right and open wings, between which is a cruciform invocative monogram. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Indeterminate border.
ΠΕΤ
ΡΟΥΒˊΣΙΛ
ΕΝΤΙΑΡΙΩ
ΑΡΧΩΝ
ΤΗ
Πέτρου βασιλικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ καὶ ἄρχοντη
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.704 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos and Veglery, I/1, no. 679. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Πέτρου βασιλικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ καὶ ἄρχοντη.
Theotokos, help Peter imperial silentiarios and archon.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the mixed genitive and dative cases in the reverse inscription.