Theodore (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
A large bird (seemingly a pelican) walking to the right. Inscription along the circumference, beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock. Border of dots.
.ΕΟΗΘΗΤΣΔΛ,
[Κ(ύρι)ε or Θ(εοτό)κε] βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Obverse
A large bird (seemingly a pelican) walking to the right. Inscription along the circumference, beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock. Border of dots.
.ΕΟΗΘΗΤΣΔΛ,
[Κ(ύρι)ε or Θ(εοτό)κε] βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΕΟ
ΔΟΡΟΣ
ΔΟΥΛΟ
ΣΧΡΗΣ
Θεόδορος δοῦλος Χρησ[τοῦ]
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2417 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Θεόδορος δοῦλος Χρηστοῦ.
Lord or Theotokos, help your servant. Theodore, servant of Christ.