Theophilos (?) ostiarios and hebdomarios (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΤΣ
Λ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, with final line between pellets. Border of dots.
Θ̣Φ̣
Λ̣,Ο̣ΣΤΙ
ΡΗΕ
ΔΟΜ̣ΑΡΙ
Θ(ε)ωφ[ί]λ(ῳ) ὀσταρήῳ (καὶ) ἑβδομαρίῳ
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΤΣ
Λ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, with final line between pellets. Border of dots.
Θ̣Φ̣
Λ̣,Ο̣ΣΤΙ
ΡΗΕ
ΔΟΜ̣ΑΡΙ
Θ(ε)ωφ[ί]λ(ῳ) ὀσταρήῳ (καὶ) ἑβδομαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2163 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεωφίλῳ ὀσταρήῳ καὶ ἑβδομαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant Theophilos, ostarios and hebdomarios.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's Christian name is uncertain but seems the most likely.