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Theodoulos (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type IX). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Monogram with cross jutting from top, between two trees. Wreath border.

δ - ε - θ - λ - ο - υ

Θεοδούλου

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type IX). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Monogram with cross jutting from top, between two trees. Wreath border.

δ - ε - θ - λ - ο - υ

Θεοδούλου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2166
Diameter 27.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδούλου.

Theotokos, help Theodoulos.

Commentary

The reverse monogram is strange; instead of being a cruciform, it has two trees on the sides, and an apparently purely decorational cross attached above. The vowels (if present) must be found within the Θ, as must be the Δ. However, Theodoulos is apparently the most likely--and only--reading.