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Polyetios (ninth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V) of Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Wreath border.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Wreath border. 

Τ̣̣
ΣΔΟΥ
ΛΠΟΛ
ΛΥΕΤΙ

τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πολλυετίῳ

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V) of Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Wreath border.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Wreath border. 

Τ̣̣
ΣΔΟΥ
ΛΠΟΛ
ΛΥΕΤΙ

τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πολλυετίῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4087
Diameter 23.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πολλυετίῳ.

Theotokos, help your servant Polyetios.