Eusebios imperial protospatharios (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Χριστέ βοήθει (variant of type XIV: Ε added to right side). Border of dots. In each quarter: Τ|Σ̣ Δ̣|ΛΟ : τῷ σῷ δούλο.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Decoration with cross above and below. Border of dots.
ΕΣΕ̣ΒΙ
Β̣΄:ΣΠ̣
Θ̣ΡΙ
Εὐσεβίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Χριστέ βοήθει (variant of type XIV: Ε added to right side). Border of dots. In each quarter: Τ|Σ̣ Δ̣|ΛΟ : τῷ σῷ δούλο.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Decoration with cross above and below. Border of dots.
ΕΣΕ̣ΒΙ
Β̣΄:ΣΠ̣
Θ̣ΡΙ
Εὐσεβίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1386 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Χριστέ βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλο Εὐσεβίῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Christ, help your servant Eusebios, imperial protospatharios.
Commentary
Laurent proposed a later date for this seal, to the eighth or ninth century.