George imperial protospatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
A cross mounted on a base of steps; details unclear. Traces of an inscription preserved at left: ΣΟΥΛ, : [Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ] σῷ δούλ(ῳ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΓΕΟΡ
Ι̣ΣΙ
Κ ΣΠ
ΘΡ̷
Γεορ[γ]ίῳ βασι[λι]κ(ῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[α]θαρ(ίῳ)
Obverse
A cross mounted on a base of steps; details unclear. Traces of an inscription preserved at left: ΣΟΥΛ, : [Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ] σῷ δούλ(ῳ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΓΕΟΡ
Ι̣ΣΙ
Κ ΣΠ
ΘΡ̷
Γεορ[γ]ίῳ βασι[λι]κ(ῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[α]θαρ(ίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.772 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεοργίῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant George, imperial protospatharios.