N. imperial strator (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram; in the lower quarters: –Λ. Wreath border.
Κύριε (or Θεοτόκε) βοήθει [τῷ σῷ] δούλ[ῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines (three preserved). Wreath border.
.Β̣.ΣΤ
ΑΤΟΡΙ
Α̣Μ
. . . β[(ασιλικῷ)] στ[ρ]άτορι. ἀμήν
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram; in the lower quarters: –Λ. Wreath border.
Κύριε (or Θεοτόκε) βοήθει [τῷ σῷ] δούλ[ῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines (three preserved). Wreath border.
.Β̣.ΣΤ
ΑΤΟΡΙ
Α̣Μ
. . . β[(ασιλικῷ)] στ[ρ]άτορι. ἀμήν
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1316 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ . . . βασιλικῷ στράτορι. ἀμήν
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant ... imperial strator.
Commentary
The first visible letter on the reverse is unclear, but appears to have a loop-shaped bottom; we propose here a beta followed by an abbreviation mark, for βασιλικῷ.