Eustathios (monk?) (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
ΕΥΣ
ΤΘΗ
ΟΜΡ
ΤΟΛ
Εὐσταθήο ἁμαρτολῷ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3397 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Εὐσταθήο ἁμαρτολῷ.
Theotokos, help your servant Eustathios the sinner.
Commentary
This individual calls himself a "sinner"--which may be an indication of his monastic humility, or may merely indicate his piety.