Theophilos imperial protospatharios and koiaistor (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons arise on both sides. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθειτσουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons arise on both sides. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθειτσουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θεοφι
λασπ
αθαρι
καικοι
αιστορ
Θεοφίλῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ καὶ κοιαίστορ(ι)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1703 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφίλῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ κοιαίστορι.
Lord, help your servant Theophilos, imperial protospatharios and koiaistor.
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