Pyrrhos nobelissimos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
St Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Sigla on both sides: ̣|θ̣|εο|δ|.|ο̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδω[ρ]ο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines (five visible) beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
φρρ.
μεπυ...
ε̣..
.ιμονμ
μαρτυ
φρούρ[η] με Πύ[ρρο]ν νωβε[λήσ]ιμον {μ} μάρτυ[ς]
Obverse
St Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. Sigla on both sides: ̣|θ̣|εο|δ|.|ο̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδω[ρ]ο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines (five visible) beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
φρρ.
μεπυ...
ε̣..
.ιμονμ
μαρτυ
φρούρ[η] με Πύ[ρρο]ν νωβε[λήσ]ιμον {μ} μάρτυ[ς]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2168 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Dented on the obverse. |
Translation
φρούρη με Πύρρον νωβελήσιμον μάρτυς.
Martyr, protect me, Pyrrhos nobelissimos.
Commentary
The reading of the inscription on the reverse has been restored based on a parallel specimen (BZS.1955.1.4068).