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Theodore (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing, between two crosses, with the medallion of Christ before her. His features are indistinct. Around the scene, circular inscription visible on the right and beginning at 1 o'clock. No visible border.

ΘΕΟΤΟ

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. No visible border.

δ -  - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Θεοδώρου

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing, between two crosses, with the medallion of Christ before her. His features are indistinct. Around the scene, circular inscription visible on the right and beginning at 1 o'clock. No visible border.

ΘΕΟΤΟ

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. No visible border.

δ -  - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Θεοδώρου

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1719
Diameter 23.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Θεοδώρου.

Theotokos, help. (Seal of) Theodore.