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Theodore (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

A cross ending in dots, with ornamental flowers. Inscription: Σ|ΤΔ . Border of dots.

σ(ταυρὲ) β(οήθει) τ(ῷ) δ(ούλῳ)

Reverse

Similar cross to obverse. Inscription : ΘΟ|ΔΡ. Border of dots.

Θ(ε)οδ(ώ)ρ(ῳ)

Obverse

A cross ending in dots, with ornamental flowers. Inscription: Σ|ΤΔ . Border of dots.

σ(ταυρὲ) β(οήθει) τ(ῷ) δ(ούλῳ)

Reverse

Similar cross to obverse. Inscription : ΘΟ|ΔΡ. Border of dots.

Θ(ε)οδ(ώ)ρ(ῳ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.3310
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm

Translation

σταυρὲ βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ.

Holy Cross, help your servant Theodore.