John Makrembolites, protospatharios (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons on either side. Traces of a circular inscription visible at right:
θ̣Ι̣Σ̣Ι̣̣
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοή]θις Ἰω(άννου)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
Σπ
θρ,του̣Κ
ρν
λητου
(πρωτο)σπαθαρ(ίου) τοῦ [Μα]κρανβωλήτου
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons on either side. Traces of a circular inscription visible at right:
θ̣Ι̣Σ̣Ι̣̣
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοή]θις Ἰω(άννου)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
Σπ
θρ,του̣Κ
ρν
λητου
(πρωτο)σπαθαρ(ίου) τοῦ [Μα]κρανβωλήτου
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.978 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
| Condition | Struck off center. Partially corroded. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθις Ἰωάννου πρωτοσπαθαρίου τοῦ Μακρανβωλήτου.
Lord, may You help John Makrembolites, protospatharios.
Commentary
The reading of the remnants of the inscription on the obverse is not certain.