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Theodore (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. On either side, sigla: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


θεο
ρσρ
γισμ
γρν
κ.ρ

Θεοδὠρου σφράγισμα (καὶ) γραφῶν κ[ῦ]ρ(ος)

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. On either side, sigla: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


θεο
ρσρ
γισμ
γρν
κ.ρ

Θεοδὠρου σφράγισμα (καὶ) γραφῶν κ[ῦ]ρ(ος)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1508
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 896.

Translation

Θεοδὠρου σφράγισμα καὶ γραφῶν κῦρος.

The seal of Theodore and the authentication of his letters.

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