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Theodore (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:

...,Θ,ΤΣΔΘΕΟΔΡ

[Θ(εοτό)κε] β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεοδώρῳ

Reverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Sigla : |Θ|ΕΟ|Δ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδω(ρος). 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:

...,Θ,ΤΣΔΘΕΟΔΡ

[Θ(εοτό)κε] β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεοδώρῳ

Reverse

Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Sigla : |Θ|ΕΟ|Δ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδω(ρος). 

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5390
Diameter 16.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ.

Theotokos, help your servant Theodore.