N., eparch of Thessalonica (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (of indeterminate type); visible in the lower quarters: ΔΛ. Wreath border.
Κύριε/Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ σῷ] δούλῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (of indeterminate type); visible in the lower quarters: ΔΛ. Wreath border.
Κύριε/Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ σῷ] δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of at least three lines. No visible border.
ΚΙΕΠ
ΘΕΣΣ
ΟΝΙΚ
.... καὶ ἐπ[άρ(χῳ)] Θεσσα[λ]ονίκ(ης)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.876 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 18.23. See also Zacos-Veglery, no. 2589. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ .... καὶ ἐπάρχῳ Θεσσαλονίκης.
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant .... and eparch of Thessalonica.
Bibliography
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