Alypios stratelates (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
Σ̣
ΤΗΡΣ
ΖΕΤΟΝ
Σ̣ΟΝ
Σῶτηρ σῴζε τὸν σὸν
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΔΟΥ
ΛΟΝΛΑ
ΥΠΙΟΝ̣
ΣΤρ̣
δούλον Ἀλύπιον στρ(ατηλάτην)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
Σ̣
ΤΗΡΣ
ΖΕΤΟΝ
Σ̣ΟΝ
Σῶτηρ σῴζε τὸν σὸν
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΔΟΥ
ΛΟΝΛΑ
ΥΠΙΟΝ̣
ΣΤρ̣
δούλον Ἀλύπιον στρ(ατηλάτην)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3774 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Condition | Quite worn. |
Translation
Σῶτηρ σῴζε τὸν σὸν δούλον Ἀλύπιον στρατηλάτην.
Savior, save your servant Alypios, stratelates.
Commentary
The first two letters of the owner's name appear to have been transposed; we have tacitly corrected this in the transcription. The reading of his title as stratelates is provisional, given the damage to the last letter on the reverse, but it is by far the most likely restoration.