Artavasdos imperial notarios (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower crossbar) set upon a ball resting on a base of three steps. Fleurons on either side. Along the circumference, within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
..οηθ,τσ...
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ [δού(λῳ)]
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower crossbar) set upon a ball resting on a base of three steps. Fleurons on either side. Along the circumference, within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
..οηθ,τσ...
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ [δού(λῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross, a decoration above. Border of dots.
ρτ
στο̣͂
τρι
ο
Ἀρτα[βά]στο β(ασιλικῷ) [νο]ταρίο
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1366 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀρταβάστο βασιλικῷ νοταρίο.
Lord, help your servant Artabasdos imperial notarios.