Paul patrikios and general logothetes (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .–Σ|̣̣–Λ̣̣. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Π̣̣Υ̣
ΛΠΤΡ
Γ̣ΕΝΙΚ⸉ΛΟ̣
Γ̣ΟΘΕΤ
Παύλῳ πατρ(ικίῳ) γενικ(ῷ) λογοθετ(ῇ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .–Σ|̣̣–Λ̣̣. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Π̣̣Υ̣
ΛΠΤΡ
Γ̣ΕΝΙΚ⸉ΛΟ̣
Γ̣ΟΘΕΤ
Παύλῳ πατρ(ικίῳ) γενικ(ῷ) λογοθετ(ῇ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1286 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 2292a. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Παύλῳ πατρικίῳ γενικῷ λογοθετῇ.
Theotokos, help your servant Paul patrikios (and) general logothetes.
Commentary
On the possible identification of this seal owner with a known patrikios and logothetes tou dromou, see the discussion at PmbZ #5827.