N., (proto?)spatharios and kommerkiarios of Thessalonica (tenth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1784 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 18.50. |
Obverse
A griffin walking. Along the circumference, remnants of inscription, beginning at 12 o'clock, between two circles of dots.
....ΤΣΔΟΥΛ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
...
..ΣΠΑ
ΚΜ
.ΚΙΑΡ,ΘΕ
ΣΑΛΟΝ,Κ,
..... πρωτο?σπαθαρίῳ καὶ κουμερκιαρίῳ Θεσαλονίκης
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ..... πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ κουμερκιαρίῳ Θεσαλονίκης.
Lord, help your servant N., protospatharios and kommerkiarios of Thessalonica.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1784 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 18.50. |
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