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Theodosios (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ - ε - θ - ι - ο - σ - ω

Θεοδοσίῳ

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ - ε - θ - ι - ο - σ - ω

Θεοδοσίῳ

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.2826
Diameter 29.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδοσίῳ.

Theotokos, help Theodosios.

Commentary

The upper arm of the reverse cruciform is cut-off, but there is likely an ο, giving Theodosios in the dative.