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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

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
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.