George (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Γεωργίῳ; in the quarters: ΤΩΣΩ|ΥΚΕΤΙ. Wreath border.
Γεωργίῳ τῷ σῷ ὐκέτι
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Γεωργίῳ; in the quarters: ΤΩΣΩ|ΥΚΕΤΙ. Wreath border.
Γεωργίῳ τῷ σῷ ὐκέτι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.605 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1469. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ ὐκέτῃ Γεωργίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant George.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription in the angles of the reverse cruciform monogram is strange in that George is referred to as the οἰκέτῃ of the Virgin, not the typical δούλῳ; however, the two words serve the same function.