Nicholas (?) imperial spatharokandidatos and tourmarches (tenth/eleventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.286 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Condition | Pierced twice. |
Obverse
Bust of Nicholas, nimbate, raising his right hand in blessing and holding a book decorated with pellets in his left. Remains of an inscription at right.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; the letter on the final line is between two horizontal lines. Border of dots.
k,e..
tσΔ
...ΘΚ.
ΤΟΡΑΡ.
Η
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ τορμάρχῃ
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ τορμάρχῃ.
Lord, help your servant (Nicholas?) imperial spatharokandidatos and tourmarches.
Commentary
The inscription does not include a personal name, but this possibly belonged to a Nicholas based on the saint on the obverse.