Gregory hypatos (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩΔ|ΛΩΣ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Γρηγορίῳ; in the quarters: ΥΠΑ|ΤΩ. Wreath border.
Γρηγορίῳ ὑπάτῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩΔ|ΛΩΣ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Γρηγορίῳ; in the quarters: ΥΠΑ|ΤΩ. Wreath border.
Γρηγορίῳ ὑπάτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.608 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Zacos-Veglery, no. 1952. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου Γρηγορίῳ ὑπάτῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Gregory.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The ο is likely contained within the loop of the ρ, or perhaps, is replaced by the ω.