Ambros imperial silentarios and dioiketes (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ|λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross between fleurons above and below. Wreath border.
μβρ
βσιλεντ
ιριδ
.ο̣ι̣κιτη
Ἀμβρῷ β(ασιλικῷ) σιλεντιαρίῳ (καὶ) δ[ι]οικίτῃ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ|λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross between fleurons above and below. Wreath border.
μβρ
βσιλεντ
ιριδ
.ο̣ι̣κιτη
Ἀμβρῷ β(ασιλικῷ) σιλεντιαρίῳ (καὶ) δ[ι]οικίτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.670 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 34.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos, no. 1698. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀμβρῷ βασιλικῷ σιλεντιαρίῳ καὶ διοικίτῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant Ambros, imperial silentiarios and dioiketes.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)