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Romanos (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

A patriarchal cross (x on the lower crossbar) mounted a base of three steps. Pellets at the end of both transverse bars and at the top of the cross. Fleurons arise on both sides. Indistinct border.

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 crossbar) mounted a base of three steps. Pellets at the end of both transverse bars and at the top of the cross. Fleurons arise on both sides. Indistinct border.

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.1955.1.1622
Diameter 18.0 mm
Previous Editions

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ῥωμανῷ.

Lord, help your servant Romanos.

Commentary

Parallel Seals