Theo... deacon, imperial cleric, and patriarchal notarios (tenth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.83 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Field diameter | 16 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 124. |
Obverse
Cross with entwined flowers in the quarters. Circular inscription within border of dots.
ΚΕ.......ΣΔΟΥΛ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΕΟ..
.ΔΙΑΚ...
ΚΛΗΡΙΚ.
π̅ρ̅ι̅⸣ΑΡΧΙΚ
ΝΟΤΑΡ,
Θεο... διακόνῳ βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ (καὶ) πατριαρχικῷ νοταρίῳ
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεο... διακόνῳ βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ καὶ πατριαρχικῷ νοταρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant Theo... deacon, imperial cleric, and patriarchal notarios.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.83 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Field diameter | 16 mm |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/1, no. 124. |
Commentary
The owner's name will likely have been Theodore, although Theodoulos or even Theopemptos are also possible.