Bardas protospatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,Θ,
ΑΡΑ
ΑΣΠΑΘΑ
ΡΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Βάρδᾳ (πρωτο)σπαθαρήω
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.896 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Βάρδᾳ πρωτοσπαθαρήω.
Lord, help Bardas protospatharios.
Commentary