Nicholas imperial spatharokandidatos and strategos of Samos (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on four steps which stand on a ball. Along the border of dots, inscription.
Κ......Τ.ΣΔΟΥΛ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of six lines preceded and followed by rows of pellets. Border of dots.
ΝΙΚΟΛΑ
ΣΠΑΘ..
ΝΔΙΔΣΤ..
ΤΗΓΤΗΣ
ΣΑΜΟΥ
Νικολάῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῆς Σάμου
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on four steps which stand on a ball. Along the border of dots, inscription.
Κ......Τ.ΣΔΟΥΛ
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of six lines preceded and followed by rows of pellets. Border of dots.
ΝΙΚΟΛΑ
ΣΠΑΘ..
ΝΔΙΔΣΤ..
ΤΗΓΤΗΣ
ΣΑΜΟΥ
Νικολάῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῆς Σάμου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1594 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 44.6. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικολάῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῆς Σάμου.
Lord, help your servant Nicholas imperial spatharokandidatos and strategos of Samos.
Bibliography
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