Michael imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
A cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross and ending with an ornament. A row of pellets below.
ΜΙΧ
ΗΛΒΣΙΛΙ
ΚΟΣΠ̣Θ
ΡΙΩ
Μιχαὴλ βασιλικο σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
A cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ΤΣ|Λ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross and ending with an ornament. A row of pellets below.
ΜΙΧ
ΗΛΒΣΙΛΙ
ΚΟΣΠ̣Θ
ΡΙΩ
Μιχαὴλ βασιλικο σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.743 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχάηλ βασιλικο σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Michael, imperial spatharios.