Andrew koubikoularios (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Between two cypress trees, an inscription in three vertical columns, beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
|θ|ε|ο|τ
ο̣|κ|ε|β
ο|η|θ|ε|ι
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Between two cypress trees, an inscription in three vertical columns. Wreath border.
|ν|δ|ρ|ε|
κ|ο|υ|β|ι|κ|ο
υ|λ||ρ|ι|
Ἀνδρέᾳ κουβικουλαρίῳ
Obverse
Between two cypress trees, an inscription in three vertical columns, beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
|θ|ε|ο|τ
ο̣|κ|ε|β
ο|η|θ|ε|ι
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Between two cypress trees, an inscription in three vertical columns. Wreath border.
|ν|δ|ρ|ε|
κ|ο|υ|β|ι|κ|ο
υ|λ||ρ|ι|
Ἀνδρέᾳ κουβικουλαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5331 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἀνδρέᾳ κουβικουλαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help Andrew, koubikoularios.
Commentary
Note the rare instance of an inscription engraved in parallel columns.