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Theophilos Goulas (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: ο|γ|ε||ργ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ (ἅγιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
τσ,
θεοφιλ,
τγ
λα

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεοφίλ(ῳ) τῷ Γούλᾳ

Obverse

Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: ο|γ|ε||ργ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ (ἅγιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
τσ,
θεοφιλ,
τγ
λα

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεοφίλ(ῳ) τῷ Γούλᾳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2640
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm
Previous Editions

See PBW: Theophilos 20112.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφίλῳ τῷ Γούλᾳ.

Lord, help your servant Theophilos Goulas.