Bardanes imperial strator (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the corners: ΤΣ|Λ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the corners: ΤΣ|Λ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΒΡ̣Δ̣
ΝΗΒ
ΣΤΡΤ
ΟΡ̣Ι̣
Βαρδάνῃ β(ασιλικῷ) στράτορι
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.712 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Condition | Chipped at top and bottom. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βαρδάνῃ βασιλικῷ στράτορι.
Mother of God, help your servant Bardanes, imperial strator.