Andrew hypatos and chartoularios of the vestiarion (eighth century, second half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .|.̣σ. No border visible.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ δού[λ]ῳ σοῦ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .|.̣σ. No border visible.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ δού[λ]ῳ σοῦ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. No visible border.
ν
ρευπ.
τχρ̣
λρι
.εστ̣
Ἀνδρέᾳ ὑπ[ά]τῳ (καὶ) χαρ[τ]ουλαρίῳ [τοῦ β]εστ[ιαρ(ίου)]
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.674 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Previous Editions | Cf. Zacos, no. 1714. This specimen has been edited with reference to the parallels cited in this entry. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Ἀνδρέᾳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ χαρτουλαρίῳ τοῦ βεστιαρίου.
Mother of God, help your servant Andrew hypatos and chartoularios of the vestiarion.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)