Theophylaktos imperial meizoteros (eighth century, second half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΦΥΛΚΤ̣
ΒΣΙΛΕΙ
ΚΩΜΕΙΖ
ΩΤΕΡΩ
Θεοφυλάκτῳ βασιλεικῷ μειζωτέρῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΦΥΛΚΤ̣
ΒΣΙΛΕΙ
ΚΩΜΕΙΖ
ΩΤΕΡΩ
Θεοφυλάκτῳ βασιλεικῷ μειζωτέρῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1260 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos–Veglery, no. 2538. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφυλάκτῳ βασιλεικῷ μειζωτέρῳ.
Lord, help your servant Theophylaktos imperial meizoteros.
Commentary
A number of seals belonging to a Theophylaktos meizoteros (Zacos–Veglery, no. 2537, = BZS.1955.1.1257 and BZS.1951.31.5.3315; no. 1662, = BZS.1955.1.593), imperial meizoteros (Zacos–Veglery, no. 2538, = this specimen), and megas meizoteros (Zacos–Veglery, no. 2539, = BZS.1955.1.1258 and BZS.1955.1.1259) are attributed to the same person by Zacos–Veglery (p. 956); see also PmbZ #8333.