Sergios imperial protospatharios and epi ton oikeiakon (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on base of steps; fleurons rise to the first transverse bar. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
..oηθιτσδουλ
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σεργ
ιασπ
αθαρη
επητ
νυκιακ̣
Σεργίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρήῳ (καὶ) ἐπὴ τῶν ὐκιακ(ῶν)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on base of steps; fleurons rise to the first transverse bar. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
..oηθιτσδουλ
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σεργ
ιασπ
αθαρη
επητ
νυκιακ̣
Σεργίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρήῳ (καὶ) ἐπὴ τῶν ὐκιακ(ῶν)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1701 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Worn. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Σεργίῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρήῳ καὶ ἐπὴ τῶν ὐκιακῶν.
Lord, help your servant Sergios, imperial protospatharios and epi ton oikeiakon.