John imperial protospatharios and ... (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) adorned on either side with fleurons, a cross of dots, and a pellet. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
..
ν̣Νη
θρι̣
..ε.
[Ἰ]ω[ά]ννῃ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)[σπ]αθαρί[ῳ] ...
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) adorned on either side with fleurons, a cross of dots, and a pellet. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
..
ν̣Νη
θρι̣
..ε.
[Ἰ]ω[ά]ννῃ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)[σπ]αθαρί[ῳ] ...
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2762 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἰωάννῃ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ ...
John, imperial protospatharios ...
Commentary
Only one letter can be clearly identified in the last line (ε); if the letter following is gamma, the final part of the inscription could be read as ἐπὶ τῆς μεγάλης ἑταιρείας.