Constantine anagnapharios (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at lower transverse bar) mounted on a base of steps, with tree-like fleurons spread on either side. Circular patterns of dots adorn the upper transverse bar. Within a border of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοη̣θ̣....σδουλˊ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ[ει τῷ] σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κν
στντη
ννγ
νφρ
η
Κωσνταντήνῳ ἀναγναφαρήῳ
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at lower transverse bar) mounted on a base of steps, with tree-like fleurons spread on either side. Circular patterns of dots adorn the upper transverse bar. Within a border of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοη̣θ̣....σδουλˊ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ[ει τῷ] σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κν
στντη
ννγ
νφρ
η
Κωσνταντήνῳ ἀναγναφαρήῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.418 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped along the circumference. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωσνταντήνῳ ἀναγναφαρήῳ.
Lord, help your servant Constantine, anagnapharios.
Commentary
On the rarely attested profession of anagnapharios ("fuller"), see the commentary to BZS.1958.106.2677.