Theodore Gabras, doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. One letter of an inscription preserved at right: : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δ[(ω)ρος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, top line missing. Border of dots.
ẹịtσ̣̣
ουλοθεο
̣̅κιτ
ρ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ]ει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ Θεο[δ]ώ(ρῳ) δουκὶ τῷ [Γ]αβρᾷ
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. One letter of an inscription preserved at right: : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δ[(ω)ρος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, top line missing. Border of dots.
ẹịtσ̣̣
ουλοθεο
̣̅κιτ
ρ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ]ει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ Θεο[δ]ώ(ρῳ) δουκὶ τῷ [Γ]αβρᾷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4974 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ δουκὶ τῷ Γαβρᾷ.
Lord, help your servant Theodore Gabras, doux.
Commentary
The owner of this seal is in all likelihood the Theodore Gabras attested as doux of Trebizond and active in the 1080s and 1090s. See PBW: Theodoros 6003.