Theodore Banchenos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΡ
ΓΙΣΝ
ΧΗΝΟΥ
σφραγὶς Βανχήνου
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΤΝ
ΓΡΝ
ΘΕΟ
Ρ
τῶν γραφῶν Θεοδώρου
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΡ
ΓΙΣΝ
ΧΗΝΟΥ
σφραγὶς Βανχήνου
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΤΝ
ΓΡΝ
ΘΕΟ
Ρ
τῶν γραφῶν Θεοδώρου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3203 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2341. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Βανχήνου τῶν γραφῶν Θεοδώρου.
Seal of the letters of Theodore Banchenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The family name Banchenos is otherwise unattested on seals. It appears to be of Iranian origin, in the meaning of "good." See the remarks in Wassiliou-Seibt's entry.