George imperial strator (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ.|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σ[ῷ] δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines (beginning with a cross). A cross at the end. Thin wreath border.
.εοργη
.⸊στρ
.ορη
[Γ]εοργή[ῳ] β(ασιλικῷ) στρά[τ]ορη
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ.|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σ[ῷ] δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines (beginning with a cross). A cross at the end. Thin wreath border.
.εοργη
.⸊στρ
.ορη
[Γ]εοργή[ῳ] β(ασιλικῷ) στρά[τ]ορη
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1012 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεοργήῳ βασιλικῷ στράτορη.
Mother of God, help your servant George, imperial strator.