Basil praipositos (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ–ΣΩ|̣–ΛΩ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Cross at end of last line. Indeterminate border.
ΒΣΙΛ
Ε̣ΙΠΡ
Ι̣ΠΟΣΙΤ
Βασιλείῳ πραιποσίτῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ–ΣΩ|̣–ΛΩ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Cross at end of last line. Indeterminate border.
ΒΣΙΛ
Ε̣ΙΠΡ
Ι̣ΠΟΣΙΤ
Βασιλείῳ πραιποσίτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.733 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped at top and bottom |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1778. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλείῳ πραιποσίτῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Basil, praipositos.