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Basil (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription of three lines ending in a cross. Traces of decoration above first line of inscription. Wreath border.

̣
ΘΕΟΤΟ
ΚΕΒΟΗ
ΘΗ

Θεοτόκε βοήθη

Reverse

Inscription of four lines ending in a cross and decoration. Wreath border.

.ΩΔ̣
ΛΩΣ
ΒΣΙΛΕ
ΙΩ

[τ]ῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Βασιλείῳ

Obverse

Inscription of three lines ending in a cross. Traces of decoration above first line of inscription. Wreath border.

̣
ΘΕΟΤΟ
ΚΕΒΟΗ
ΘΗ

Θεοτόκε βοήθη

Reverse

Inscription of four lines ending in a cross and decoration. Wreath border.

.ΩΔ̣
ΛΩΣ
ΒΣΙΛΕ
ΙΩ

[τ]ῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Βασιλείῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2431
Diameter 22.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθη τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Βασιλείῳ.

Mother of God, help your servant Basil.