Theodoros hypatos and imperial... (eighth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type IX). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Cross surrounded by tendrils visible at top. Wreath border.
Θ̣ΕΟΔΡ
ΥΠΑ̣Τ̣
Α̣ΣΙΛΙΚ
. . .
Θεοδώρῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) βασιλικῷ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type IX). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Cross surrounded by tendrils visible at top. Wreath border.
Θ̣ΕΟΔΡ
ΥΠΑ̣Τ̣
Α̣ΣΙΛΙΚ
. . .
Θεοδώρῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) βασιλικῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.577 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Condition | Die may have been too large for blank. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1631 |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ βασιλικῷ...
Mother of God, help Theodoros hypatos and imperial...
Commentary
Zacos proposed restoring σπαθαρίῳ in the last line (not preserved), which would require confirmation or correction from a better preserved parallel.