Theophylaktos imperial strator and dioiketes (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps; fleurons on both sides. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθειτσλ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Rows of pellets above and below. Border of dots.
θε
φυλκτ
,στρτ
ριυη
κητη
Θεωφυλάκτῳ β(ασιλικῷ) στράτωρι (καὶ) δυηκητῇ
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps; fleurons on both sides. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθειτσλ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Rows of pellets above and below. Border of dots.
θε
φυλκτ
,στρτ
ριυη
κητη
Θεωφυλάκτῳ β(ασιλικῷ) στράτωρι (καὶ) δυηκητῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.781 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεωφυλάκτῳ βασιλικῷ στράτωρι καὶ δυηκητῇ.
Lord, help your servant Theophylaktos imperial strator and dioiketes.