George imperial spatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ . Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a row of pellets below. A border of pellets enclosed by concentric circles of dots.
ΓΕ
ΡΓΙΣΠ
ΑΘΑΡΙ
ΑΜΗΝ
Γεωργίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ. ἀμήν
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ . Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a row of pellets below. A border of pellets enclosed by concentric circles of dots.
ΓΕ
ΡΓΙΣΠ
ΑΘΑΡΙ
ΑΜΗΝ
Γεωργίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ. ἀμήν
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.902 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ. ἀμήν
Mother of God, help your servant George, imperial spatharios. Amen
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