Abdrachamas (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ..σο|λο. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σό δούλό
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ..σο|λο. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σό δούλό
Reverse
Inscription in two lines with decorations above and below. Wreath border.
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Ἀβδραχαμᾷ
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1363 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σό δούλό Ἀβδραχαμᾷ.
Theotokos, help your servant Abdrachamas.
Commentary
The name seems to be a Hellenization of the Arabic name ‘Abd al-Raḥman (عبد الرحمن), indicating that this individual was likely a Christian convert or a Christian Arab.