Eustathios imperial strator (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Cross at top and cross between tendrils at bottom. Wreath border.
ΕΥΣΤΘ̣
ΗΩΒΣΙ
ΗΚΟΣΤ
Ρ̣ΤΟΡΗ
Εὐσταθήῳ βασιληκο στράτορῃ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Cross at top and cross between tendrils at bottom. Wreath border.
ΕΥΣΤΘ̣
ΗΩΒΣΙ
ΗΚΟΣΤ
Ρ̣ΤΟΡΗ
Εὐσταθήῳ βασιληκο στράτορῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.865 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1903. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Εὐσταθήῳ βασιληκο στράτορῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant Eustathios imperial strator.
Commentary
See PmbZ #1759.