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Theodore Chrysoberges (twelfth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield; details indistinct. Faint traces of epigraphy on either side: |θ|εδ||ρ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε[ό]δωρο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots


κεοη
.ειθεοδ̣
ρ̣οντον
χρυσο
εργ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θ]ει Θεόδωρον τὸν Χρυσοβέργ(ην)

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield; details indistinct. Faint traces of epigraphy on either side: |θ|εδ||ρ|ο: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε[ό]δωρο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots


κεοη
.ειθεοδ̣
ρ̣οντον
χρυσο
εργ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θ]ει Θεόδωρον τὸν Χρυσοβέργ(ην)

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1067
Diameter 21.0 mm
Condition Cracked along the channel.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Θεόδωρον τὸν Χρυσοβέργην.

Lord, help Theodore Chrysoberges.