Theodosios Iasites (?) (twelfth century)
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla preserved at right: Λα|οσ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικὀ]λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
κε̣̅
θεοδ
σιοτ̣
σιτη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει)] Θεοδ[ο]σίο τῷ [Ἰα]σίτῃ
Obverse
St Nicholas standing, holding the book and offering a blessing. Sigla preserved at right: Λα|οσ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικὀ]λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
κε̣̅
θεοδ
σιοτ̣
σιτη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει)] Θεοδ[ο]σίο τῷ [Ἰα]σίτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1787 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; one third missing. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Θεοδοσίο τῷ Ἰασίτῃ.
Lord, help Theodosios Iasites.
Commentary
The restoration of the family name as Iasites is not fully certain, but it is a well known name and fits the inscription.