N. Theophilopoulos (thirteenth century, first half)
Obverse
A military saint standing, holding his shield with his left hand and his cloak and spear with his right. Traces of an inscription on either side. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Indeterminate border.
σ̣φ̣ρ̣γισ
γρφων
ουθεοφηλ
π̣ουλου
σφράγισ[μ]α γραφῶν [τ]οῦ Θεοφηλ[ο]πούλου
Obverse
A military saint standing, holding his shield with his left hand and his cloak and spear with his right. Traces of an inscription on either side. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Indeterminate border.
σ̣φ̣ρ̣γισ
γρφων
ουθεοφηλ
π̣ουλου
σφράγισ[μ]α γραφῶν [τ]οῦ Θεοφηλ[ο]πούλου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4311 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Anonymous 20294. |
Translation
σφράγισμα γραφῶν τοῦ Θεοφηλοπούλου.
Seal of the letters of Theophilopoulos.
Commentary
The inscription on either side of the saint shown on the obverse is too badly damaged to offer a definitive reading of his name. The Η visible at the lower left may have formed part of the name Demetrios, but we note that another seal of Theophilopoulos has St George engraved on the obverse. Ordinarily we might infer the owner's Christian name from the saint selected for his seal, especially on metrical seals, but the apparent difference between these two specimens rules such an inference out.