Stephen (eleventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of Saint Theodore, with nimbus, with his head turned toward his left; no doubt turned toward a facing figure, now missing. He appears to be dressed in priestly rather than military garb. Absence of spear and shield. Gestures indistinct. Inscription : |Θ|Ε|Ο|Δ||Ρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΕΟ̣
ΤΣ
Λ̣ΣΤΕ
Ν̣
[Κ(ύρι)]ε βο[ήθ(ει)] τῷ σῷ [δού]λῳ Στε[φά]νῳ
Obverse
Standing figure of Saint Theodore, with nimbus, with his head turned toward his left; no doubt turned toward a facing figure, now missing. He appears to be dressed in priestly rather than military garb. Absence of spear and shield. Gestures indistinct. Inscription : |Θ|Ε|Ο|Δ||Ρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΕΟ̣
ΤΣ
Λ̣ΣΤΕ
Ν̣
[Κ(ύρι)]ε βο[ήθ(ει)] τῷ σῷ [δού]λῳ Στε[φά]νῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2646 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; half preserved. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ.
Lord, help your servant Stephen.