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Elias skribon (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Indeterminate border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Indeterminate border.

ηλια
σκριβ
ονοσ

Ἠλίᾳ σκρίβονος

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Indeterminate border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Indeterminate border.

ηλια
σκριβ
ονοσ

Ἠλίᾳ σκρίβονος

Accession number BZS.1955.1.493
Diameter 24.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Ἠλίᾳ σκρίβονος.

Theotokos, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) Elias skribon.

Commentary

The name at the top of the reverse inscription likely reads Ἠλίᾳ, as is clear from the parallel specimen.