Theodore (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Along the upper circumference, a circular inscription beginning at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
θκεοηθη
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθη
Reverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |θ|ε|ο||ρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεὀδωρ(ος). Along the upper circumference, a circular inscription beginning at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
θεορ
Θεοδώρῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Along the upper circumference, a circular inscription beginning at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
θκεοηθη
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθη
Reverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |θ|ε|ο||ρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεὀδωρ(ος). Along the upper circumference, a circular inscription beginning at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
θεορ
Θεοδώρῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3499 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Θεοδώρῳ.
Mother of God, help Theodore.