Theodore (eleventh century)
Obverse
Poorly preserved bust of St John the Baptist offering a blessing; details indistinct. Traces of lettering at right: |Δ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Πρ(ό)δ[ρομος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
προ
δρομε,
θ,τσδ
θεοδ
ρο
Πρόδρομε, β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Θεοδώρο
Obverse
Poorly preserved bust of St John the Baptist offering a blessing; details indistinct. Traces of lettering at right: |Δ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Πρ(ό)δ[ρομος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
προ
δρομε,
θ,τσδ
θεοδ
ρο
Πρόδρομε, β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Θεοδώρο
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.818 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Translation
Πρόδρομε, βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρο.
Forerunner, help your servant Theodore.