Basil ek prosopou (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .σ|λ . Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
β̣
ιλειο̣υ̣.
κπροσ.
π
Βα[σ]ιλείου [ἐ]κ προσ[ώ]πῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: .σ|λ . Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
β̣
ιλειο̣υ̣.
κπροσ.
π
Βα[σ]ιλείου [ἐ]κ προσ[ώ]πῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1270 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped along the circumference. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλείου ἐκ προσώπῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Basil, ek prosopou.