N., imperial protospatharios and strategos of Dyrrachion (eleventh century)
Obverse
A cross (X visible at the transverse bar) mounted on a base of three steps with fleurons rising on either side. Border of dots.
Obverse
A cross (X visible at the transverse bar) mounted on a base of three steps with fleurons rising on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. No visible border.
ΟˊΑˊΣΠ
ΘΑΡ,ΣΡ
ΑΤΗΓΔ
ΥΡΑΧΙ
....ο β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[α]θαρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) σ<τ>ρατηγῷ Δυραχίου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1506 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 12.14. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
....ο βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ Δυραχίου.
... imperial protospatharios and strategos of Dyrrachion.
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