Michael (Dalassenos?), protospatharios epi tou Chrysotriklinou and exaktor (eleventh century)
Obverse
St. John the Theologian standing, turned towards the left and opening a richly decorated book. Vertical inscription: |ι̅|οθ|εο|λ|ο : Ὁ ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Θεολόγος. Traces of an inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
οηθει
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of six lines preceded by an ornament. Border of dots.
μιχηλ
.σπθρ,
.πιτου
.ρ,κλ,ν.
.κτ,ρ.
.λσ.
Μιχαὴλ (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου καἰ ἐξάκτωρι τῷ Δαλασηνῷ
Obverse
St. John the Theologian standing, turned towards the left and opening a richly decorated book. Vertical inscription: |ι̅|οθ|εο|λ|ο : Ὁ ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Θεολόγος. Traces of an inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
οηθει
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of six lines preceded by an ornament. Border of dots.
μιχηλ
.σπθρ,
.πιτου
.ρ,κλ,ν.
.κτ,ρ.
.λσ.
Μιχαὴλ (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου καἰ ἐξάκτωρι τῷ Δαλασηνῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4816 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Michael 20302. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαὴλ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου καἰ ἐξάκτωρι τῷ Δαλασηνῷ.
Lord, help your servant Michael Dalassenos, protospatharios epi tou Chrysotriklinou and exaktor.
Commentary
Note the high quality of the image on the obverse.