Theophylaktos Exubitos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust in profile of the seal's owner, shown wearing a crown. Along the circumference, a circular inscription. Border of dots.
EΟFILAC
Theofilactou
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΕXCV
ιτ
σργισ
μ
Excubitou σφράγισμα
Obverse
Bust in profile of the seal's owner, shown wearing a crown. Along the circumference, a circular inscription. Border of dots.
EΟFILAC
Theofilactou
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΕXCV
ιτ
σργισ
μ
Excubitou σφράγισμα
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5510 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 729b. |
Translation
Theofilactou Excubitou σφράγισμα.
Seal of Theophylaktos Exubitos.
Commentary
On the identity and career of Theophylaktos Exubitos, see O. Kresten and W. Seibt, "Theophylaktos Exubitos (kein „italienischer Rebell des späten 10. Jahrhunderts,” sondern μέγας διερμηνευτής unter Kaiser Manuel I. Komnenos) und seine Siegel," JÖB 52 (2002), 231-41.