Photios imperial strator (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Inscription along the circumference, beginning at seven o'clock: Border of dots.
κεοη̣......̣δουλο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θει τῷ σ]ῷ δούλο
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Φ.τ̣.
ΣΗΛΗ̣
ΚΣΤΡ
ΤΟΡ
Φ[ω]τ[ίῳ] βασηληκῷ στράτορα
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Inscription along the circumference, beginning at seven o'clock: Border of dots.
κεοη̣......̣δουλο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θει τῷ σ]ῷ δούλο
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Φ.τ̣.
ΣΗΛΗ̣
ΚΣΤΡ
ΤΟΡ
Φ[ω]τ[ίῳ] βασηληκῷ στράτορα
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1179 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Deep chip out of top of seal. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλο Φωτίῳ βασηληκῷ στράτορα.
Lord, help your servant Photios, imperial strator.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's Christian name is provisional but seems the most likely.