Theodore (eleventh century)
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Along the upper circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,θεορ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ)
Reverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |θ|εο|||ρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Along the upper circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,θεορ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ)
Reverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |θ|εο|||ρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3467 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ.
Mother of God, help Theodore.