Eustathios imperial strator (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣–Σ̣|̣̣–.. . Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δού[λῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Cross at top and cross between tendrils at bottom. Wreath border.
Ε̣Υ̣ΣΤΘ
Η̣Ω̣Β̣ΣΙ
ΛΗΚΟ̣Σ̣Τ̣
.ΤΟΡ̣Η
Εὐσταθήῳ βασιληκο στ[ρ]άτορῃ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣–Σ̣|̣̣–.. . Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δού[λῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Cross at top and cross between tendrils at bottom. Wreath border.
Ε̣Υ̣ΣΤΘ
Η̣Ω̣Β̣ΣΙ
ΛΗΚΟ̣Σ̣Τ̣
.ΤΟΡ̣Η
Εὐσταθήῳ βασιληκο στ[ρ]άτορῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.866 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Largely effaced on the obverse. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Εὐσταθήῳ βασιληκο στράτορῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant Eustathios, imperial strator.
Commentary
Based on similar seal, see PmbZ #1759.