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Theodore dioiketes (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a lance and shield. Inscription preserved at right: ο|||ρ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε]όδωρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
θ̣ΕΟρ,
ιοικη
τη

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) δοικητῇ

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a lance and shield. Inscription preserved at right: ο|||ρ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε]όδωρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
θ̣ΕΟρ,
ιοικη
τη

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) δοικητῇ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1601
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ δοικητῇ.

Lord, help Theodore, dioiketes.