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Theodore deacon and chartoularios (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 -  - Θ - Ο - Ρ - Υ - Ω

Θεοδώρου

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

Ι
.ΟΝ
..ΑΡ
.Λ

διακόνου καὶ χαρτουλαρίου

Obverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

 -  - Θ - Ο - Ρ - Υ - Ω

Θεοδώρου

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Wreath border.

Ι
.ΟΝ
..ΑΡ
.Λ

διακόνου καὶ χαρτουλαρίου

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1730
Diameter 24.0 mm
Previous Editions

Laurent, Corpus V/3, no. 1894.

Translation

Θεοδώρου διακόνου καὶ χαρτουλαρίου.

(Seal of) Theodore deacon and chartoularios.

Commentary

Laurent suggests that in this period, this may be a functionary of Hagia Sophia who chooses not to mention the Church to which he is affiliated on his seal.