Theodore ..., spatharokandidatos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription preserved at right: ||ρο|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, top line partially preserved. Decoration below. Border of dots.
ḳẹ..
ṭσ.
θεορ̣
σπθκν̣
τοχλ̣̣
.ροχη̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ[ού(λῳ)] Θεοδώρῳ σπαθ(αρο)κανδ(ιδάτῳ) το Χαλα.ροχῃ
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription preserved at right: ||ρο|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεό]δωρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, top line partially preserved. Decoration below. Border of dots.
ḳẹ..
ṭσ.
θεορ̣
σπθκν̣
τοχλ̣̣
.ροχη̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ[ού(λῳ)] Θεοδώρῳ σπαθ(αρο)κανδ(ιδάτῳ) το Χαλα.ροχῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2962 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ το Χαλα.ροχῃ.
Lord, help your servant Theodore Chala.roches, spatharokandidatos.
Commentary
The owner's family name is too poorly preserved for us to offer a plausible reading.