Theophylaktos meizoteros (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). Wreath border.
Κύριε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΘΕ
Φ̣ΥΛΑΚ
ΤΜΗ
ΟΤ,
Θεωφυλάκτῳ μηζοτ(έρῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). Wreath border.
Κύριε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΘΕ
Φ̣ΥΛΑΚ
ΤΜΗ
ΟΤ,
Θεωφυλάκτῳ μηζοτ(έρῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.593 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 34.0 mm |
| Condition | Cracked along channel (rev.). |
| Previous Editions | Zacos–Veglery, no. 1662. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Θεωφυλάκτῳ μηζοτέρῳ.
Lord help Theophylaktos, 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, = this specimen), imperial meizoteros (Zacos–Veglery, no. 2538, = BZS.1955.1.1260), 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.