Michael imperial protospatharios and judge of the Hippodrome (tenth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Faintly preserved in the quarters: .̣σ̣|̣.λ̣. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δ[ού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
μιχ̣
η̣λσπ.
.ριο̣κ̣ρ̣.
τ̣,επ,τουι̣
ρομ
Μιχαὴλ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[αθ]αρίο καὶ κρ[ι]τῇ ἐπ(ὶ) τοῦ Ἱππ[ο]δρόμ(ου)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Faintly preserved in the quarters: .̣σ̣|̣.λ̣. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δ[ού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
μιχ̣
η̣λσπ.
.ριο̣κ̣ρ̣.
τ̣,επ,τουι̣
ρομ
Μιχαὴλ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[αθ]αρίο καὶ κρ[ι]τῇ ἐπ(ὶ) τοῦ Ἱππ[ο]δρόμ(ου)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.651 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαὴλ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίο καὶ κριτῇ ἐπὶ τοῦ Ἱπποδρόμου.
Mother of God, help your servant Michael, imperial protospatharios and judge of the Hippodrome.