Constantine protospatharios and epi ton oikeiakon (tenth century)
Obverse
A cross set within a frame; pellets at each end of the transverse bar. Traces of a circular inscription along the upper circumference. Border of dots.
σδλ̣
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ] σῷ δούλ[ῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κν̣
τντ
παθ,.
ι̣τ
κικ̣
Κων[σ]ταντ[ίνῳ (πρωτο)σ]παθ(αρίῳ) [(καὶ) ἐπ]ὶ τῶ[ν οἰ]κιακ(ῶν)
Obverse
A cross set within a frame; pellets at each end of the transverse bar. Traces of a circular inscription along the upper circumference. Border of dots.
σδλ̣
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ] σῷ δούλ[ῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κν̣
τντ
παθ,.
ι̣τ
κικ̣
Κων[σ]ταντ[ίνῳ (πρωτο)σ]παθ(αρίῳ) [(καὶ) ἐπ]ὶ τῶ[ν οἰ]κιακ(ῶν)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3325 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Condition | Partially flattened on both sides. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τῶν οἰκιακῶν.
Lord, help your servant Constantine protospatharios and epi ton oikeiakon.