N. imperial vestitor (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type). In the quarters: σ|.λ. Indeterminate border.
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ [σ]ῷ [δ]ούλ[ῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines; top line missing. Indeterminate border.
....
ββεσ
τορη
μ̣Η̣Ν
... β(ασιλικῷ) βεσ[τί]τορη, [ἀ]μήν
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type). In the quarters: σ|.λ. Indeterminate border.
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ [σ]ῷ [δ]ούλ[ῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines; top line missing. Indeterminate border.
....
ββεσ
τορη
μ̣Η̣Ν
... β(ασιλικῷ) βεσ[τί]τορη, [ἀ]μήν
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1914 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ... βασιλικῷ βεστίτορη. ἀμήν
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant ... imperial vestitor. Amen