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Sebastos (?) (sixth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - β - ε - σ - τ - ω

Σεβαστῷ (?)

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

α - β - ε - σ - τ - ω

Σεβαστῷ (?)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2376
Diameter 32.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Σεβαστῷ (?).

Theotokos, help Sebastos (?).

Commentary

Sebastos is an uncommon but attested name.