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Theodore spatharokandidatos (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a shield and spear. Inscription preserved at right: ο|||ρ̣ο̣σ̣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε]όδωρος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.

ke̅,θ,
θεορ̣
σπθρ̣
κν


Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) σπαθαρ(ο)κανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ)

Obverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a shield and spear. Inscription preserved at right: ο|||ρ̣ο̣σ̣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θε]όδωρος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.

ke̅,θ,
θεορ̣
σπθρ̣
κν


Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδώρ(ῳ) σπαθαρ(ο)κανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4521
Diameter 15.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ.

Lord, help Theodore, spatharokandidatos.