Bardas protospatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΑΡΑ
ΑΣΠΑΘΑ
ΡΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Βάρδᾳ (πρωτο)σπαθαρήω
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΑΡΑ
ΑΣΠΑΘΑ
ΡΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Βάρδᾳ (πρωτο)σπαθαρήω
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.895 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Βάρδᾳ πρωτοσπαθαρήω.
Mother of God, help Bardas, protospatharios.
Commentary