Theodore vestes (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios, holding a spear (possibly a sword) in his right hand, a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Δ|ΗΜ|Τ|Ι, : ὁ ἄ(γιος) Δημ(ή)τ(ρ)ι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
θεοδο
ροεσ
τ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδόρο βέστ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios, holding a spear (possibly a sword) in his right hand, a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Δ|ΗΜ|Τ|Ι, : ὁ ἄ(γιος) Δημ(ή)τ(ρ)ι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
θεοδο
ροεσ
τ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδόρο βέστ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2683 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
| Condition | Chip at bottom of channel on reverse. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Θεοδόρο βέστῃ.
Lord, help Theodore, vestes,