Stephen (eleventh century)
Obverse
The two Saints Theodore, standing full length. Details obscure; the figures stand frontally, seemingly with heads turned toward each other. They do not appear to be in military garb: no sign of shields or spears. Beside the figure at left, inscription in column : Δ̣||Ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρ(ος). Beside the figure at right : inscription in column : .|Θ|Ε|Ο|Δ||Ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
The two Saints Theodore, standing full length. Details obscure; the figures stand frontally, seemingly with heads turned toward each other. They do not appear to be in military garb: no sign of shields or spears. Beside the figure at left, inscription in column : Δ̣||Ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρ(ος). Beside the figure at right : inscription in column : .|Θ|Ε|Ο|Δ||Ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a decoration below. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣̣.
ΗΘ,ΤΣ̣.
ΔΛΣΤ.
ΦΝ
Κ(ύρι)ε β[ο]ήθ(ει) τῷ σ[ῷ] δούλῳ Στ[ε]φάνῳ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2645 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ.
Lord, help your servant Stephen.