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Constantine dioiketes (ninth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τσ|λ.. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ[ῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.

kn
ṭnti
̣ιοι
κητι

Κων[σ]ταντί[ν]ῳ διοικητι

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τσ|λ.. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ[ῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.

kn
ṭnti
̣ιοι
κητι

Κων[σ]ταντί[ν]ῳ διοικητι

Accession number BZS.1947.2.514
Diameter 24.0 mm
Condition Chipped.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ διοικητι.

Mother of God, help your servant Constantine, dioiketes.