Zacharias imperial spatharios (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
α - β - ζ - θ - ι - κ - ο - π - ρ - σ - υ - χ
Ζαχαρίας βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2008 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ζαχαρίας βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου.
Theotokos, help Zacharias imperial spatharios.
Commentary
The complex reverse monogram is not certain--especially as the letters of the monogram are slightly faded--but it is quite likely.