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Theodore Choirosphaktes (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription visible at right: ||ρο, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.


κε,θ,
θεορ,
τ̅χοιρο
σφρακτη


Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) τ(ῷ) Χοιροσφάκτῃ

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription visible at right: ||ρο, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.


κε,θ,
θεορ,
τ̅χοιρο
σφρακτη


Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) τ(ῷ) Χοιροσφάκτῃ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1062
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm
Previous Editions

See PBW: Theodoros 20346.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ τῷ Χοιροσφάκτῃ.

Lord, help Theodore Choirosphaktes.