Armatios/Maritos (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - μ - ρ - τ - ω
Ἀρματίῳ/Μαρίτῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ι - μ - ρ - τ - ω
Ἀρματίῳ/Μαρίτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2840 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἀρματίῳ/Μαρίτῳ.
Theotokos, help Armatios/Maritos.
Commentary
The reverse monogram is uncertain. In addition to the two possibilities listed here, Μαρτίῳ (Martios) and Ἀρμάτῳ (Armatos) are valid readings.