Michael protospatharios and chartoularios of the genikon (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom offering a blessing with his right hand. Details indistinct. Inscription partially preserved at right: : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Χρ(υσό)[στομ(ος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least five lines. Border of dots.
κε
μιχα
ασπα
χτ̣Λα
γενι̣
Κ(ύρι)ε [β(οή)θ(ει)] Μιχα[ὴλ] (πρωτο)σπα[θ(αρίῳ) (καὶ)] χ(αρ)τουλα[ρ(ίῳ) τοῦ] γενι[κ(οῦ)]
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom offering a blessing with his right hand. Details indistinct. Inscription partially preserved at right: : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Χρ(υσό)[στομ(ος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least five lines. Border of dots.
κε
μιχα
ασπα
χτ̣Λα
γενι̣
Κ(ύρι)ε [β(οή)θ(ει)] Μιχα[ὴλ] (πρωτο)σπα[θ(αρίῳ) (καὶ)] χ(αρ)τουλα[ρ(ίῳ) τοῦ] γενι[κ(οῦ)]
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.604 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; one third missing. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ χαρτουλαρίῳ τοῦ γενικοῦ.
Lord, help Michael, protospatharios and chartoularios of the genikon (logothesion).
Commentary
Note the crude lettering.