Stephen imperial spatharokandidatos and tourmarches (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (X at lower crossing) on step, with fleurons rising above the lower crossbar. Pellets at either side of the upper crossbar. Circular inscription beginning at 7 o’clock. Border of dots.
keοηθιτωσωδλ
Κύριε βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
στεΦ,
σπθ,κ
ντρ
ορχˊ
Στεφάνῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ τρομάρχῃ
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (X at lower crossing) on step, with fleurons rising above the lower crossbar. Pellets at either side of the upper crossbar. Circular inscription beginning at 7 o’clock. Border of dots.
keοηθιτωσωδλ
Κύριε βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
στεΦ,
σπθ,κ
ντρ
ορχˊ
Στεφάνῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ τρομάρχῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.287 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ τρομάρχῃ.
Lord, help your servant Stephen imperial spatharokandidatos and tourmarches.