Theodore imperial cleric and kouboukleisios (tenth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5155 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/3, no. 1663 (incorrect reading). |
Obverse
Double cross (X at first crossing) on one step. in the quarters: ισ..|κ.. Circular inscription within border of dots.
. . .οηθη. . .
Κύριε/Θεοτόκε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
..εοδ
..ωασι
...ωκλιρι
..κουο
..λισιο
Θεοδώρῳ βασιλικῷ κλιρικῷ καὶ κουβουκλισίο
Translation
Κύριε/Θεοτόκε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ βασιλικῷ κλιρικῷ καὶ κουβουκλισίο.
Lord/Theotokos, help your servant Theodore imperial cleric and kouboukleisios.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5155 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/3, no. 1663 (incorrect reading). |
Commentary
Laurent reads Constantine cleric and kouboukleisios; however, the ΣΙ of βασιλικῷ is clearly visible in the second line (giving the more common "imperial cleric"), and the remains name in the first line seem to read Theodore.