Bardanes hypatos (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in three lines with decoration below. Border of dots.
βρ
δνυ
πτω
Βραδάνῃ ὑπάτῳ
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.591 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βραδάνῃ ὑπάτῳ.
Theotokos, help Bradanes hypatos.
Commentary
Note the spelling of the name as Βραδάνῃ (Bradanes) instead of Βαρδάνῃ (Bardanes). However, the meaning is clear.