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Andronikos (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τωσω̣|δ̣λ.. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ[ῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of two lines, with a cross between fleurons above and below. 

  
ΑΝΔΡ
.ΝΙΚΩ
  

Ἀνδρ[ο]νίκῳ

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τωσω̣|δ̣λ.. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ[ῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of two lines, with a cross between fleurons above and below. 

  
ΑΝΔΡ
.ΝΙΚΩ
  

Ἀνδρ[ο]νίκῳ

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.120
Diameter 28.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀνδρονίκῳ.

Mother of God, help your servant Andronikos.