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George hypatos (ninth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ̣|–Λ. Border of dots.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines with a cross at the beginning of the first line. Row of pellets above and below the inscription. Border of dots.

   
ΓΕΡ
ΓΗΥ̣Π
ΤΜΗ
   

Γεωργίῳ ὑπάτῳ, ἀμή(ν)

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ̣|–Λ. Border of dots.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines with a cross at the beginning of the first line. Row of pellets above and below the inscription. Border of dots.

   
ΓΕΡ
ΓΗΥ̣Π
ΤΜΗ
   

Γεωργίῳ ὑπάτῳ, ἀμή(ν)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.878
Diameter 23.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ ὑπάτῳ. ἀμήν

Mother of God, help your servant George hypatos. Amen