Basil imperial primikerios and epi ton oikeiakon (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross on four steps. Between two borders of dots, a circular inscription along the circumference beginning at seven o’clock:
ΚΕΟΗ̣Θ̣⸉Τ̣ΩΔ̣
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross, a decoration of a cross between pellets above and below. Border of dots.
ΣΙ
..Ι⸉ΠΡΙ
.ΙΚΗΡ⸉Ε
ΠΙΤ/ ΟΙΚ/
Βασι[λε]ίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) πρι[μ]ικηρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) ἐπὶ τ(ῶν) οἰκ(ειακῶν)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross on four steps. Between two borders of dots, a circular inscription along the circumference beginning at seven o’clock:
ΚΕΟΗ̣Θ̣⸉Τ̣ΩΔ̣
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross, a decoration of a cross between pellets above and below. Border of dots.
ΣΙ
..Ι⸉ΠΡΙ
.ΙΚΗΡ⸉Ε
ΠΙΤ/ ΟΙΚ/
Βασι[λε]ίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) πρι[μ]ικηρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) ἐπὶ τ(ῶν) οἰκ(ειακῶν)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1374 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded (obv.). |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλείῳ βασιλικῷ πριμικηρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τῶν οἰκειακῶν.
Lord, help your servant Basil imperial primikerios and epi ton oikeiakon.