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Stephen (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Border of dots.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with cross above. Border of dots.


ΣΤΕ
ΦΑΝ
..

Στεφάν[ου]

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Border of dots.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with cross above. Border of dots.


ΣΤΕ
ΦΑΝ
..

Στεφάν[ου]

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1587
Diameter 24.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Στεφάνου.

Theotokos, give Thy aid. (Seal of) Stephen.