Philaretos chartoularios (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - ε - ι - λ - ν - ο - ρ - τ - υ - χ - φ
Φιλαρέτου χαρτουλαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2829 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Φιλαρέτου χαρτουλαρίου.
Theotokos, help Philaretos chartoularios.
Commentary
The resolution of the reverse requires reading an alpha on the lower arm of the cruciform monogram.