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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)

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
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.