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Basil kourator (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

Patriarchal cross on three steps. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.

ΚΕΟΗΘΕΙΤΩΣΩΔΟΥΛΩ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, preceded and followed by decoration. First and final lines between two crosses. Border of dots.

Α̣ΣΗ
ΛΗΟΥΚΟΥΡ
ΑΤΟΡΟΣ
ΑΜΗΝ

Βασηλήου κουράτορος, ἀμήν

Obverse

Patriarchal cross on three steps. Circular inscription between two borders of dots.

ΚΕΟΗΘΕΙΤΩΣΩΔΟΥΛΩ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, preceded and followed by decoration. First and final lines between two crosses. Border of dots.

Α̣ΣΗ
ΛΗΟΥΚΟΥΡ
ΑΤΟΡΟΣ
ΑΜΗΝ

Βασηλήου κουράτορος, ἀμήν

Accession number BZS.1955.1.1372
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm
Condition Corroded; cracked along channel (rev.).

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Βασηλήου κουράτορος. ἀμήν

Lord, help your servant. (Seal of) Basil kourator. Amen