Gregory patrikios and strategos (eighth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τω - | Λ̣ω - σ. Wreath border.
Θεότοκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τω - | Λ̣ω - σ. Wreath border.
Θεότοκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, preceded and followed by a cross decoration and flanked by two palm branches. Wreath border.
γρηγο
ριωπ
τρικι
ωστρ
τηγω
Γρηγορίῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.922 |
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Diameter | 1.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Zacos–Veglery, no. 1965a–b |
Translation
Θεότοκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Γρηγορίῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ.
Mother of God, help your servant Gregory patrikios and strategos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
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Commentary
Twenty-five seals belonging to Gregory patrikios and strategos are in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection. At least seven boulloteria were used, with the following distinguishing features: presence or absence of palm branches flanking reverse inscription; order of inscription in quarters of monogram (τῷ σῷ δούλῳ and τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ); decoration on reverse (plain cross and cross with tendrils); letter forms (especially omegas); and line breaks. With these exceptions, the inscriptions on each type are otherwise identical, and so must be attributed to the same individual.