Theodore (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Sophia, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion, orans with hands uplifted in supplication. In vertical columns to left and right, inscription: Η|ΑΓ|Ι|ΑΣ|ΟΦ|Ι|Α: ἡ ἅγια Σοφία. All within incuse circle.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram within incuse circle.
δ - ε - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Θεοδώρου
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Sophia, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion, orans with hands uplifted in supplication. In vertical columns to left and right, inscription: Η|ΑΓ|Ι|ΑΣ|ΟΦ|Ι|Α: ἡ ἅγια Σοφία. All within incuse circle.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram within incuse circle.
δ - ε - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Θεοδώρου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.243 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1278. |
Translation
Θεοδώρου.
(Seal of) Theodore.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos mentions that Laurent (Corpus V/1, no. 49) considers the image of St. Sophia as an indicator that the seal's owner served in the Church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; it is likely that this Theodore was some sort of Church official, though he gives no titles or offices.