N. imperial spatharios and tourmarches ... (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Inscription partially preserved in the lower quarters: .λ . Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ σῷ δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Partially preserved inscription of five lines; top line missing. Thin wreath border.
.βσπ
θτουρ
ρχτ.
..σ.
... β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) τουρ[μά]ρχ(ῃ) τῶν ...
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Inscription partially preserved in the lower quarters: .λ . Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ σῷ δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Partially preserved inscription of five lines; top line missing. Thin wreath border.
.βσπ
θτουρ
ρχτ.
..σ.
... β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) τουρ[μά]ρχ(ῃ) τῶν ...
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.981 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. Corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ... βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ τουρμάρχῃ τῶν ...
Mother of God, help your servant ... imperial spatharios and tourmarches ...