N., imperial protospatharios and judge of the Kiberiotai (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on two steps (X at crossings) with fleuron arising from base (slightly above first arm). Traces of circular inscription at left and right: ΚΕ ΔΟΥΛ. No border visible.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription. No visible border.
,Α,ΣΠ
ΚΡΗΤΙΤ
ΝΚΥΕΡ
..ΤΝ
.... βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ κρητῖ τῶν Κυβεριοτῶν
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on two steps (X at crossings) with fleuron arising from base (slightly above first arm). Traces of circular inscription at left and right: ΚΕ ΔΟΥΛ. No border visible.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription. No visible border.
,Α,ΣΠ
ΚΡΗΤΙΤ
ΝΚΥΕΡ
..ΤΝ
.... βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ κρητῖ τῶν Κυβεριοτῶν
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1740 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 59.14. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ .... βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ κρητῖ τῶν Κυβεριοτῶν.
Lord, help your servant N. imperial protospatharios and judge of the Kiberiotai.
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