Christophoros asekretis and judge of Thrace of Macedonia (tenth century)
Obverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Κ.Θ,
ΤΣΔ.
ΧΡΗΣΤΟΦ,
ΑΣΗΚΡΗ
Τ,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Χρηστοφόρῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines followed by an ornament. Border of dots.
.ΚΡΙ
.ΗΘΡΑ
.ΗΣΚΑΙ
ΜΑΚΕΔΟ
ΝΙΑΣ
·
ἀσηκρῆτις (καὶ) κριτῇ Θρᾴκης καὶ Μακεδονίας
Obverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Κ.Θ,
ΤΣΔ.
ΧΡΗΣΤΟΦ,
ΑΣΗΚΡΗ
Τ,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Χρηστοφόρῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines followed by an ornament. Border of dots.
.ΚΡΙ
.ΗΘΡΑ
.ΗΣΚΑΙ
ΜΑΚΕΔΟ
ΝΙΑΣ
·
ἀσηκρῆτις (καὶ) κριτῇ Θρᾴκης καὶ Μακεδονίας
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1945 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 1, no. 43.4. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Χρηστοφόρῳ ἀσηκρῆτις καὶ κριτῇ Θρᾴκης καὶ Μακεδονίας.
Lord, help your servant Christophoros, asekretis and judge of Thrace and Macedonia.
Bibliography
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