Constantine stratelates (?) (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣̣–̣|Λ̣–Σ̣.. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σ[οῦ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross at the beginning of first line. Thin wreath border.
Κ̣
ΝΣΤΝΤ
Ι̣ΝΩΣΤΡ
. . . Λ̣
Κωνσταντίνῳ στρ[ατη]λά[τῃ]
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣̣–̣|Λ̣–Σ̣.. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σ[οῦ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross at the beginning of first line. Thin wreath border.
Κ̣
ΝΣΤΝΤ
Ι̣ΝΩΣΤΡ
. . . Λ̣
Κωνσταντίνῳ στρ[ατη]λά[τῃ]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.777 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Κωνσταντίνῳ στρατηλάτῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant Constantine, stratelates.
Commentary
The reconstruction of the title is tentative but plausible.