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Theodosios hypatos (eighth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, invocative monogram (seemingly type I). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. In fields above and below, cross between tendrils. Wreath border.


ΘΕΟΔΟ
ΣΙΩΥΠ
ΑΤΩ
 

Θεοδοσίῳ ὑπάτῳ

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, invocative monogram (seemingly type I). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. In fields above and below, cross between tendrils. Wreath border.


ΘΕΟΔΟ
ΣΙΩΥΠ
ΑΤΩ
 

Θεοδοσίῳ ὑπάτῳ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.376
Diameter 26.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 709.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδοσίῳ ὑπάτῳ.

Theotokos, help Theodosios hypatos.

Commentary

The invocative monogram on the obverse is badly corroded, however the left arm of the cruciform is clear, indicating that it is likely type I.

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