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Theodotos hypatos (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Eight-rayed stars in the quarters. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

In the field, within a border of dots, a monogram. Along the circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock. Wreath border.

θ̣εοδοτ̣υ̣πτ

τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδότῳ ὑπάτῳ

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Eight-rayed stars in the quarters. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

In the field, within a border of dots, a monogram. Along the circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock. Wreath border.

θ̣εοδοτ̣υ̣πτ

τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδότῳ ὑπάτῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1618
Diameter 30.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδότῳ ὑπάτῳ.

Mother of God, help your servant Theodotos, hypatos.