Constantine imperial spatharios and epi ton barbaron (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of a figure holding a club, likely Herakles. Branches of laurel on either side. No epigraphy.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a row of dots above and below. Border of dots.
ΚΕΚΟ
ΝΣΤΝΤΗ
ΝΟΣΠΘ
ΕΠΗΤ
ΡΡ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) Κονσταντήνο β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) ἐπὴ τ(ῶν) βαρβάρ(ων)
Obverse
Bust of a figure holding a club, likely Herakles. Branches of laurel on either side. No epigraphy.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a row of dots above and below. Border of dots.
ΚΕΚΟ
ΝΣΤΝΤΗ
ΝΟΣΠΘ
ΕΠΗΤ
ΡΡ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) Κονσταντήνο β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) ἐπὴ τ(ῶν) βαρβάρ(ων)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.442 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Condition | Cracked along the channel. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Κονσταντήνο βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὴ τῶν βαρβάρων.
Lord, help Constantine imperial spatharios and epi ton barbaron.