Constantine protospatharios and epi tou koitonos (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of a saint, likely St Nicholas, holding the book in his left hand and offering a blessing with his right. Inscription preserved at left: ο||γι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος ... . Border of pellets within concentric circles of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. A decoration below. Border of pellets within concentric circles of dots.
eik̅Ν
πθρ,
π̣Ιτ,κοι
τ̣νοσ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ]ει Κων(σταντίνῳ) [(πρωτο)σ]παθαρ(ίῳ) [(καὶ) ἐ]πὶ τ(οῦ) κοιτῶνος
Obverse
Bust of a saint, likely St Nicholas, holding the book in his left hand and offering a blessing with his right. Inscription preserved at left: ο||γι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος ... . Border of pellets within concentric circles of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. A decoration below. Border of pellets within concentric circles of dots.
eik̅Ν
πθρ,
π̣Ιτ,κοι
τ̣νοσ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ]ει Κων(σταντίνῳ) [(πρωτο)σ]παθαρ(ίῳ) [(καὶ) ἐ]πὶ τ(οῦ) κοιτῶνος
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.638 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Struck off center. Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ κοιτῶνος.
Lord, help Constantine, protospatharios and epi tou koitonos.