Theodore spatharokandidatos and strategos (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Remnants of an inscription on either side: |..|.δ.|ρ̣.σ : ὀ ἅ(γιος) [Θεό]δ[ω]ρ[ο]ς. Along the circumference, a partially preserved circular inscription:
..οηθ,τσ....
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ [δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
θεο
.̣ρ,σπα
..αν,
.τρατ,
Θεο[δ]ώρ(ῳ) σπα[θ(αρο)κ]ανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ) (καὶ) [σ]τρατ(ηγῷ)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Remnants of an inscription on either side: |..|.δ.|ρ̣.σ : ὀ ἅ(γιος) [Θεό]δ[ω]ρ[ο]ς. Along the circumference, a partially preserved circular inscription:
..οηθ,τσ....
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ [δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
θεο
.̣ρ,σπα
..αν,
.τρατ,
Θεο[δ]ώρ(ῳ) σπα[θ(αρο)κ]ανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ) (καὶ) [σ]τρατ(ηγῷ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.249 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ.
Lord, help your servant Theodore, spatharokandidatos and strategos.