Artabasdos kandidatos (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram of Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει (type V or VIII). In the quarters: Τ̣Σ|Δ̣Λ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Α.Τ
ΑΥΒΑΣ̣
ΔΚΑ.'
ΔΙΔ'
Ἀ[ρ]ταυβάσδῳ κα(ν)διδ(άτῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram of Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει (type V or VIII). In the quarters: Τ̣Σ|Δ̣Λ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Α.Τ
ΑΥΒΑΣ̣
ΔΚΑ.'
ΔΙΔ'
Ἀ[ρ]ταυβάσδῳ κα(ν)διδ(άτῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3160 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Two halves sectioned vertically. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀρταυβάσδῳ κανδιδάτῳ.
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant Artabasdos, kandidatos.