Michael imperial spatharios and epi ton oikeiakon and proteuon of Cherson (tenth century)
Obverse
Cross (largely effaced) on steps. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.
.εοηθ..τσδουλ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines preceded by row of pellets and followed by a cross of dots. Border of dots.
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χη
λσπθ
πιτνοικ
προτευ,ν
χερσον
Μηχαὴλ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τῶν οἰκειακῶν καὶ προτεύοντι Χερσόνος
Obverse
Cross (largely effaced) on steps. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.
.εοηθ..τσδουλ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines preceded by row of pellets and followed by a cross of dots. Border of dots.
···
χη
λσπθ
πιτνοικ
προτευ,ν
χερσον
Μηχαὴλ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τῶν οἰκειακῶν καὶ προτεύοντι Χερσόνος
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1547 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 82.10. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μηχαὴλ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τῶν οἰκειακῶν καὶ προτεύοντι Χερσόνος.
Lord, help your servant Michael imperial spatharios and epi ton oikeiakon and proteuon of Cherson.
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