Theophilos (or Theodoulos) imperial strator (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type II or V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ̣|–Λ̣. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
Λ⸉Σ
ΡΤΟ
ΡΙ
Θεο[φί]λῳ or Θεο[δού]λῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σ[τ]ράτορι
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type II or V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ̣|–Λ̣. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
Λ⸉Σ
ΡΤΟ
ΡΙ
Θεο[φί]λῳ or Θεο[δού]λῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σ[τ]ράτορι
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2695 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφίλῳ/Θεοδούλῳ βασιλικῷ στράτορι.
Theotokos, help your servant Theophilos/Theodoulos imperial strator.
Commentary
The inscription is clumsy, but the form of beta on the reverse argues for a ninth-century date.