Germanos (sixth century)

title

Obverse

Block invocative monogram. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βο(ή)θει

title

Reverse

Block monogram. Wreath border.

ΓΕΜΝΟΡΥ

Γερμανοῦ

Obverse

Block invocative monogram. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βο(ή)θει

Reverse

Block monogram. Wreath border.

ΓΕΜΝΟΡΥ

Γερμανοῦ

Accession number	BZS.1951.31.5.2928
Diameter	24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm
Previous Editions	Zacos-Veglery, no. 3069.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βο(ή)θει. Γερμανοῦ.

Theotokos, give thy aid. (Seal of) Germanos.

Commentary

The character above the monogram on the reverse is unclear, but may have been a decoration.

Bibliography

Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)