N. anthypatos patrikios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type); in the extant quarters: Τ|. Linear border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ [σῷ] δού[λῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. A cross between pellets below; traces of a similar decoration above. Thin wreath border. Dots visible outside of border.
. . .Ερ
ΥΠΤ
Τ̣ΡΙΚ
...ερ. [ἀνθ]υπάτ(ῳ) [πα]τρικ(ίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type); in the extant quarters: Τ|. Linear border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ [σῷ] δού[λῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. A cross between pellets below; traces of a similar decoration above. Thin wreath border. Dots visible outside of border.
. . .Ερ
ΥΠΤ
Τ̣ΡΙΚ
...ερ. [ἀνθ]υπάτ(ῳ) [πα]τρικ(ίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.938 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; half preserved. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ...ερ. ἀνθυπάτῳ πατρικίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant ..., anthypatos patrikios.
Commentary
The owner's name may have been Himerios, but this requires confirmation from a better preserved parallel.