Stephen, servant of Christ (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram: Κύριε βοήθει. In the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ: τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Thin wreath border.
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram: Κύριε βοήθει. In the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ: τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Thin wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
ΣΤ
ΕΦΝΟ
ΟΥΛ
ΧΥ̅
Στεφάνο δούλῳ Χ(ριστο)ῦ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3177 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
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Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνο δούλῳ Χριστοῦ.
Lord, help your servant Stephen, servant of Christ.
Commentary
The words "servant of Christ" imply that the owner was a monk.