Theodore (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
...,Θ,ΤΣΔΘΕΟΔΡ
[Θ(εοτό)κε] β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεοδώρῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
...,Θ,ΤΣΔΘΕΟΔΡ
[Θ(εοτό)κε] β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεοδώρῳ
Reverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Sigla : |Θ|ΕΟ|Δ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδω(ρος).
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5390 |
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Diameter | 16.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Theodore.