Basil patrikios and parakoimomenos (tenth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Κύριε βοήθει (type VIII). Border of dots between two concentric linear borders. Inscription in each quarter: .|Σ|Λ : [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots between two concentric linear borders.
ΑΣ̣.
ΛΕΙΠ̣Α̣
ΤΡΙΚ̣Ι̣
ΠΑΡΑΚ̣
Μ̣̣Μ̣Ε̣Ν̣
Βασ[ι]λείῳ πατρικίῳ (καὶ) παρακ(οι)μωμένῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Κύριε βοήθει (type VIII). Border of dots between two concentric linear borders. Inscription in each quarter: .|Σ|Λ : [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots between two concentric linear borders.
ΑΣ̣.
ΛΕΙΠ̣Α̣
ΤΡΙΚ̣Ι̣
ΠΑΡΑΚ̣
Μ̣̣Μ̣Ε̣Ν̣
Βασ[ι]λείῳ πατρικίῳ (καὶ) παρακ(οι)μωμένῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1293 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλείῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ παρακοιμωμένῳ.
Lord, help your servant Basil, patrikios and parakoimomenos.
Commentary
The combination of Christian name (Basil), title (patrikios), office (parakoimomenos), and design (typical of the tenth century), make it very likely that the owner of this seal was Basil Lekapenos. Compare with BZS.1955.1.4473 and BZS.1947.2.828.