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Romanos (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

A patriarchal cross (x on the lower bar) mounted on a base of three steps. Pellets adorn the ends of the transverse bars and the top of the cross. Fleurons arise on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κεο
ηθε,τ
σλ
ρμαν

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθε(ι) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ῥωμαν(ῷ)

Obverse

A patriarchal cross (x on the lower bar) mounted on a base of three steps. Pellets adorn the ends of the transverse bars and the top of the cross. Fleurons arise on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κεο
ηθε,τ
σλ
ρμαν

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθε(ι) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ῥωμαν(ῷ)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.1621
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm
Previous Editions

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ῥωμανῷ.

Lord, help your servant Romanos.

Commentary

Parallel Seals