Paul imperial asekretis (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Full-length figure of the Virgin Hodegetria, facing, standing and nimbate, holding the infant Christ on her l. arm. Christ has nimbus cruciform. In fields l. and r., invocative monograms reading Θεοτόκε and βοήθη respectively. Linear Border.
To l., ε - θ - κ - ο - τ
Θεοτόκε
To r., β - η - θ - ο
βοήθη
Obverse
Full-length figure of the Virgin Hodegetria, facing, standing and nimbate, holding the infant Christ on her l. arm. Christ has nimbus cruciform. In fields l. and r., invocative monograms reading Θεοτόκε and βοήθη respectively. Linear Border.
To l., ε - θ - κ - ο - τ
Θεοτόκε
To r., β - η - θ - ο
βοήθη
Reverse
In center, block monogram. Crosses in fields above and below. Two-word Circular inscription beginning on l., with cross before both words. All within wreath border.
α - λ - π - υ - ω
Παύλῳ
In circle, βασιλικῷ ἀσηκρῆτις
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.305 |
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Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1369. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Παύλῳ βασιλικῷ ἀσηκρῆτις
Theotokos, help Paul the imperial asekretis
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)