Theodore magistros and judge of the Velum (eleventh century)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription visible at left: Ο|Δ|Ω|Ρ,: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε]όδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five or six lines (only five visible). Border of dots.
Θ̅Κ̅Ε̅,Θ,
ΘΕΟΟΡ
ΜΑΓΙΤΡ,̣
ΚΡΙΤ,Τ
Τ..
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδόρῳ μαγί[σ]τρῳ (καὶ) κριτ(ῇ) τοῦ β[ήλ]ου τ(ῷ) ...
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription visible at left: Ο|Δ|Ω|Ρ,: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε]όδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five or six lines (only five visible). Border of dots.
Θ̅Κ̅Ε̅,Θ,
ΘΕΟΟΡ
ΜΑΓΙΤΡ,̣
ΚΡΙΤ,Τ
Τ..
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδόρῳ μαγί[σ]τρῳ (καὶ) κριτ(ῇ) τοῦ β[ήλ]ου τ(ῷ) ...
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2892 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδόρῳ μαγίστρῳ καὶ κριτῇ τοῦ βήλου τῷ ...
Theotokos, help Theodore magistros and judge of the Velum.
Commentary
The final visible line likely included the seal owner’s family name, but all traces after the tau are illegible due to damage.