Theodore imperial spatharios (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: ΤΣ̣| : τῷ σῷ δού[λῳ]. No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, presumably beginning with a cross. No border visible.
ΕΟ
Ρ̣Β/
̣Θ̣
[Θ]εο[δώ]ρῳ β(ασιλικῳ) [σπ]αθα[ρί]ῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: ΤΣ̣| : τῷ σῷ δού[λῳ]. No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, presumably beginning with a cross. No border visible.
ΕΟ
Ρ̣Β/
̣Θ̣
[Θ]εο[δώ]ρῳ β(ασιλικῳ) [σπ]αθα[ρί]ῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.891 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδώρῳ βασιλικῳ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Theodore, imperial spatharios.
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