Loupos (?) patrikios (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Λούπῳ (?); in the angles, ΠΑΤΡ|ΙΚΙ. . Wreath border.
Λούπῳ πατρικίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2809 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 23.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Λούπῳ πατρικίῳ.
Theotokos, help Loupos patrikios.
Commentary
The reverse monogram is worn--the letters are not certain, but Λούπῳ is the most likely reading. Πώλου (Polos) is also possible, although less likely.