Theodosios deacon and oikonomos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
A standing St. Sophia holding small cross before her. Inscription: Η|ΑΓ|Ι|ΑΣ|ΟΦ|Ι|Α: Ἡ ἁγία Σοφία. Wreath border.
Obverse
A standing St. Sophia holding small cross before her. Inscription: Η|ΑΓ|Ι|ΑΣ|ΟΦ|Ι|Α: Ἡ ἁγία Σοφία. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΕ.
ΟΣΙ
ΙΚΟΝ
ΟΙΚΟΝΟ
Μ
Θεοδοσίου διακόνου καὶ οἰκονόμου
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.412 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 49. |
Translation
Θεοδοσίου διακόνου καὶ οἰκονόμου.
(Seal of) Theodosios deacon and oikonomos.
Bibliography
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The depiction of St. Sophia on the obverse likely indicates that this is the oikonomos of Hagia Sophia, per the suggestion of Laurent.