Theodore (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Sigla preserved at right : Δ||Ρ̣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Pellet below. Border of dots.
ΧΕ..
ΛΑΤΕΘ
ΔΡΣ
ΟΙΤΗ
Χ(ριστ)έ, [φύ]λατε Θωδώρῳ σῷ οἰ(κέ)τῃ
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Sigla preserved at right : Δ||Ρ̣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Pellet below. Border of dots.
ΧΕ..
ΛΑΤΕΘ
ΔΡΣ
ΟΙΤΗ
Χ(ριστ)έ, [φύ]λατε Θωδώρῳ σῷ οἰ(κέ)τῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2497 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Χριστέ, φύλατε Θωδώρῳ σῷ οἰκέτῃ.
Christ, protect your servant Theodore.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables. Notice that the owner's name is engraved as Thodoros, contracted so as to keep the inscription to twelve syllables.