Pardos (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading τῷ σῷ δούλῳ; in the four quarters, ΠΑΡ|ΔΩ. Wreath border.
τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πάρδῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading τῷ σῷ δούλῳ; in the four quarters, ΠΑΡ|ΔΩ. Wreath border.
τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πάρδῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.617 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 31.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1571. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πάρδῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Pardos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The name Pardos is quite certain; though part of the upper right field of the monogram is chipped off, any letter placed between the ρ and δ would give a less satisfactory resolution.