George domestikos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram within circle (seemingly type IX). Linear border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram within circle (seemingly type IX). Linear border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Wreath border.
γεωρ
γιου.
ομεστι
κου
Γεωργίου δομεστίκου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.337 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 619. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Γεωργίου δομεστίκου.
Theotokos help George domestikos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This seal represents one of the earliest representatives of invocative monogram type IX.