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
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2166 |
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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.