Maria spatharea (tenth century)
Obverse
A cross potent. Within concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription along the circumference:
κ̣...η̣Θητη̣......
Κ(ύρι)[ε βο]ήθη τῇ [σῇ δούλ(ῃ)]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines ending with a fleuron. Fleurons below. Indeterminate border.
μ̣ρη
σπθ
εσ
Μαρήα[ς] σπαθα[ρ]έας
Obverse
A cross potent. Within concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription along the circumference:
κ̣...η̣Θητη̣......
Κ(ύρι)[ε βο]ήθη τῇ [σῇ δούλ(ῃ)]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines ending with a fleuron. Fleurons below. Indeterminate border.
μ̣ρη
σπθ
εσ
Μαρήα[ς] σπαθα[ρ]έας
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2326 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῇ σῇ δούλῃ. Μαρήας σπαθαρέας.
Lord, help your servant. (Seal of) Maria, spatharea.