Theotimos imperial protospatharios and strategos of Samos (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps. Along the border of dots, circular inscription.
Θ...ΟΗΘΗΤΣΔΛ,
Θεοτόκε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΕ
ΤΙΟΣ
ΠΘΣΤΡ
ΤΙΓ,ΤΗΣΣ.
ΟΥ
Θεωτίμο βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατιγῷ τῆς Σάμου
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps. Along the border of dots, circular inscription.
Θ...ΟΗΘΗΤΣΔΛ,
Θεοτόκε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΕ
ΤΙΟΣ
ΠΘΣΤΡ
ΤΙΓ,ΤΗΣΣ.
ΟΥ
Θεωτίμο βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατιγῷ τῆς Σάμου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.274 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 44.14. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεωτίμο βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατιγῷ τῆς Σάμου.
Theotokos, help your servant Theotimos imperial protospatharios and strategos of Samos.
Bibliography
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