Basil droungarios of Hellas (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΒΣΙΛΙ
ΔΡΟΥΓ
ΓΡ/ΤΗ
ΕΛΛΔ/
Βασιλίῳ δρουγγαρ(ίῳ) τῆ[ς] Ἑλλάδ(ος)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
ΒΣΙΛΙ
ΔΡΟΥΓ
ΓΡ/ΤΗ
ΕΛΛΔ/
Βασιλίῳ δρουγγαρ(ίῳ) τῆ[ς] Ἑλλάδ(ος)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.761 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 8.10.; and Zacos-Veglery, no. 3084. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλίῳ δρουγγαρίῳ τῆς Ἑλλάδος.
Mother of God, help your servant Basil, droungarios of Hellas.
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