Theophilos imperial vestitor (ninth century, second half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: –Σ̣|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Wreath border.
.ΕΟ.
Ι̣ΛΑΣΗ
ΛΗΚΕΣ
ΤΗΤΡΙ
[Θ]εο[φ]ίλῳ βασηληκῷ βεστήτωρι
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: –Σ̣|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Wreath border.
.ΕΟ.
Ι̣ΛΑΣΗ
ΛΗΚΕΣ
ΤΗΤΡΙ
[Θ]εο[φ]ίλῳ βασηληκῷ βεστήτωρι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1250 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos–Veglery, no. 2525. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφίλῳ βασηληκῷ βεστήτωρι.
Theotokos, help your servant Theophilos imperial vestitor.