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Theodore vestarches (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription: ε̣ο|δ|ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θ]εόδ(ο)ρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
θεοδορ̣
εσταρ
χη

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδόρ(ῳ) βεστάρχῃ

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription: ε̣ο|δ|ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θ]εόδ(ο)ρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
θεοδορ̣
εσταρ
χη

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδόρ(ῳ) βεστάρχῃ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.3241
Diameter 15.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Θεοδόρῳ βεστάρχῃ.

Lord, help Theodore, vestarches.