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Theodore (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore, holding a spear in his right hand, a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |ΘΕ|ΟΔ,Ρ,Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδ(ω)ρ(ο)ς. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅Θ,
ΤΣΔ
ΛΟΘΕ
ΔΟΡΟ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλο Θεωδόρο

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore, holding a spear in his right hand, a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |ΘΕ|ΟΔ,Ρ,Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδ(ω)ρ(ο)ς. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅Θ,
ΤΣΔ
ΛΟΘΕ
ΔΟΡΟ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλο Θεωδόρο

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2668
Diameter 13.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλο Θεωδόρο.

Lord, help your servant Theodore.