Sergios (sixth century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
eΣΟΣ
eo
Theotoce boethi
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
se
ri
o
Sergio
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
eΣΟΣ
eo
Theotoce boethi
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
se
ri
o
Sergio
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2469 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 982. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Theosose boethi Sergio.
Mother of God, help Sergios.
Commentary
A Greek inscription rendered in Latin letters.
The third letter of the second line of the obverse appears to be the engraver's mistake (C for T) which we have tacitly corrected in our edition.