Theodore protospatharios and strategos (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Θκ̅εθ,
θεοδρ,
ασπαθ,ρ,
Sστρατ,
γ̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) στρατ(η)γῷ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Θκ̅εθ,
θεοδρ,
ασπαθ,ρ,
Sστρατ,
γ̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) στρατ(η)γῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.252 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. The inscription has been confirmed with reference to the better preserved parallel cited in this entry. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ.
Mother of God, help Theodore protospatharios and strategos.