Theodotos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a holy figure, likely the Mother of God orans. No visible epigraphy. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟ
ΗΘΤ
Δ̣Λ
ΟΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ [σῷ] δούλ(ῳ) [Θεοδ]ότ(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of a holy figure, likely the Mother of God orans. No visible epigraphy. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟ
ΗΘΤ
Δ̣Λ
ΟΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ [σῷ] δούλ(ῳ) [Θεοδ]ότ(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3683 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Condition | Half preserved. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδότῳ.
Lord, help your servant Theodotos.
Commentary
The poor state of preservation makes the reading difficult, but the restoration of the name seems valid.