George imperial spatharios (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Circular inscription beginning at seven o’clock. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟΗΘΗΤΣ....
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, preceded by decoration. Border of dots.
ΓΕΟ̣Ρ
ΓΙΣΠ
ΘΡΙΟ
Γεοργίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίο
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Circular inscription beginning at seven o’clock. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟΗΘΗΤΣ....
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, preceded by decoration. Border of dots.
ΓΕΟ̣Ρ
ΓΙΣΠ
ΘΡΙΟ
Γεοργίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίο
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.870 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεοργίῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίο.
Lord, help your servant George, imperial spatharios.