Tellos (?) (eighth century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Τελλῷ (?); in the quarters: .οΣ.|ΔΛο. Wreath border.
τὸ σὸ δούλο Τελλῷ (?)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram, reading Τελλῷ (?); in the quarters: .οΣ.|ΔΛο. Wreath border.
τὸ σὸ δούλο Τελλῷ (?)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.353 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τὸ σὸ δούλο Τελλῷ (?).
Theotokos, help your servant Tellos (?).
Commentary
The reverse cruciform monogram is cut-off on part of its upper region; as a result, the top letter is cut off completely, but most likely must be a Τ or Γ to fit within the border of the monogram.