Theophanes komes (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Wreath border.
τ
..λ
θεοφ
κομι
τῷ [σ]ῷ δ[ού]λ(ῳ) Θεοφά(νει) κόμι(τι)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2599 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφάνει κόμιτι.
Mother of God, help your servant Theophanes, komes.