Basil hypatos (eighth century)
Obverse
Inscription in four lines with decoration below. Wreath border.
ΤΡΙΣ
ΓΙΙΠ
ΝΤΟΣΦ.
ΛΤΤΕ
Τριὰς ἁγία διὰ παντὸς φύλαττε
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with decorations above and below. Wreath border.
τονσον
.ικετην
σιλειον
υπτον
τὸν σὸν οἰκέτὴν Βασίλειον ὕπατον
Obverse
Inscription in four lines with decoration below. Wreath border.
ΤΡΙΣ
ΓΙΙΠ
ΝΤΟΣΦ.
ΛΤΤΕ
Τριὰς ἁγία διὰ παντὸς φύλαττε
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with decorations above and below. Wreath border.
τονσον
.ικετην
σιλειον
υπτον
τὸν σὸν οἰκέτὴν Βασίλειον ὕπατον
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.2074 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 31.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
Translation
Τριὰς ἁγία διὰ παντὸς φύλαττε τὸν σὸν οἰκέτὴν Βασίλειον ὕπατον.
Now and forever, Holy Trinity, protect your servant, the hypatos Basil.
Commentary
Two dodecasyllables.