Theopemptos patrikios and general logothete of the apotheke of Constantinople (715/16)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1762 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 5 no. 23.13; Zacos–Veglery, no. 220b. Same die (according to which we have restored the reading of our specimen): Zacos–Veglery, no. 220a. |
Obverse
Emperor (Thedosios III) standing, wearing a loros and cross-topped crown, holding a globus surmounted by a patriarchal cross in his right hand and an akakia in his left. At left and right: Ι : Ἰ(νδικτιὼν) ιδ'. Circular inscription beginning at 12 o'clock. Incuse border.
ΘΟΠΜΠΤΠΤΡΙΚΙΟΥ
Θεοπέμπτου πατρικίου
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines. Incuse border.
ϗΓΝΙ
ΚΟΥΛΟΓΟ
ΘΤΟΥΠΟ
ΘΗΚΗΣΚΩ
ΝΣ..ΝΤΙΝ
Ο...Λ
..
(καὶ) γενικοῦ λογοθέτου ἀποθήκης Κωνσ[τα]ντινο[υπό]λε[ος].
Translation
Θεοπέμπτου πατρικίου καὶ γενικοῦ λογοθέτου ἀποθήκης Κωνσταντινουπόλεος.
(Seal of) Theopemptos patrikios and general logothete of the apotheke of Constantinople.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1762 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 5 no. 23.13; Zacos–Veglery, no. 220b. Same die (according to which we have restored the reading of our specimen): Zacos–Veglery, no. 220a. |
Commentary
The identity of the emperor is easily confirmed from the fact that the figure holds a globus surmounted by a patriarchal cross. Such a cross in this context is unusual, but is to be seen on the gold coinage of Theodosios III (see DOC II.2, pl. XLVI, 1.b.1).