George imperial spatharios (?) (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Outline of a cruciform invocative monogram with an inscription in the quarters. Indeterminate border.
[Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ] σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines; bottom line illegible. Thin wreath border.
γεοργ
ι̣β̣̣Σ̣Π
.....
Γεοργίου βα(σιλικοῦ) σπα[θαρίου]
Obverse
Outline of a cruciform invocative monogram with an inscription in the quarters. Indeterminate border.
[Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ] σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines; bottom line illegible. Thin wreath border.
γεοργ
ι̣β̣̣Σ̣Π
.....
Γεοργίου βα(σιλικοῦ) σπα[θαρίου]
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2583 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Γεοργίου βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου.
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant. (Seal of) George, imperial spatharios.