Stephanos imperial asekretis (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Κύριε βοήθει (type V). In the quarters: Τ|ΛΣ : τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ. Wreathed border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram of Stephanos. Around (from top): ΒΑΣΙΛ̣ΙΚ.ΣΗΚΡΙΤΗ̣Σ : βασιλικ[ῷ ἀ]σηκρῆτης. Inner wreathed border. Outer border of dots.
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Κύριε βοήθει (type V). In the quarters: Τ|ΛΣ : τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ. Wreathed border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram of Stephanos. Around (from top): ΒΑΣΙΛ̣ΙΚ.ΣΗΚΡΙΤΗ̣Σ : βασιλικ[ῷ ἀ]σηκρῆτης. Inner wreathed border. Outer border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1052 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.0 mm; field: 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 3184a. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Στεφάνῳ βασιλικῷ ἀσηκρῆτης.
Lord, help your servant Stephanos, imperial asekretis.