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Theodore (eleventh century)

 
 
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Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the Child or the medallion before her. Inscription : ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription on the upper circumference. Border of dots.

ΘΚΕ,Θ,ΘΕΟΔΡ,

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ)

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Reverse

Bust of St Theodore with spear in his right hand and shield in his left hand. Sigla: .|ΘΕ|ΟΔ||Ρ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the Child or the medallion before her. Inscription : ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription on the upper circumference. Border of dots.

ΘΚΕ,Θ,ΘΕΟΔΡ,

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ)

Reverse

Bust of St Theodore with spear in his right hand and shield in his left hand. Sigla: .|ΘΕ|ΟΔ||Ρ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.

Accession number BZS.1958.106.3224
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ .

Mother of God, help Theodore.