Seal of Theodoros Kandidatos? 7th-8th Century? 20.23 mm 13.42g

[pogh_poor]

I have been working on identifying this interesting Byzantine seal.  It measures 20.23 mm and weighs 13.42g. 
On the obverse is ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ ΒΟΗΘΗ within a beaded circle 
On the reverse, I believe that there is within a beaded circle:

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I think that it reads:  Theotokos, help Theodoros kandidatos.  It appears to date to the 7th/8th Century.  Am I correct?

Kandidatos was a military rank? 

Pogh_poor

[Gert]

Yes, you read that right. Late 7th-8th century. A kandidatos was originally a member of the imperial guard (the later emperor Justinian served as candidatus for Anastasius). By the time of your seal it was a court dignity.
Regards
Gert

[pogh_poor]

Gert

Thank you for confirming my identification of this nice seal!

Pogh_poor