Basil hypatos and imperial notarios (eighth century, early)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Christ child in her left arm. On either side, cruciform monograms forming the invocation Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
β̣̣σ̣ι
λειωυπ
τωνοτ
ριωβσι
λικω
Βασιλείῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) νοταρίῳ βασιλικῷ
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Christ child in her left arm. On either side, cruciform monograms forming the invocation Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning and ending with a cross. Wreath border.
β̣̣σ̣ι
λειωυπ
τωνοτ
ριωβσι
λικω
Βασιλείῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) νοταρίῳ βασιλικῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4903 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 37.0 mm; field: 27.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See Zacos 1329. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βασιλείῳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ νοταρίῳ βασιλικῷ.
Mother of God, help Basil, hypatos and imperial notarios.