Constantine deacon/kandidatos (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I); in the lower quarters, stars. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram; in the lower quarters and the upper right quarters, crosses, while there is some sort of decoration in the upper left quarter. Wreath border.
α - δ - ι - κ - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ - ω
Κωνσταντίνου διακόνου or κανδιδάτου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I); in the lower quarters, stars. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram; in the lower quarters and the upper right quarters, crosses, while there is some sort of decoration in the upper left quarter. Wreath border.
α - δ - ι - κ - ν - ο - σ - τ - υ - ω
Κωνσταντίνου διακόνου or κανδιδάτου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.408 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Κωνσταντίνου διακόνου / κανδιδάτου.
Theotokos, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) Constantine deacon / kandidatos.
Commentary
Both κανδιδάτου and διακόνου are possible readings in conjunction with the name Κωνσταντίνου in the reverse monogram--or indeed, any other title or office that contains a Δ and uses the letters within the name of Constantine.