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Plato apo eparchon (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

In the lower field, an eagle with its wings outspread. Above, a cruciform monogram (type IX). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of four lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Wreath border.

Πλ
τωνι
ποεπρ
χων

Πλάτωνι ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων

Obverse

In the lower field, an eagle with its wings outspread. Above, a cruciform monogram (type IX). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of four lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Wreath border.

Πλ
τωνι
ποεπρ
χων

Πλάτωνι ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων

Accession number BZS.1958.106.705
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Πλάτωνι ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων.

Mother of God, help Plato apo eparchon.