Alexander imperial spatharios (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios, nimbed, with a lance in right hand and shield in left hand. Sigla in two columns on right: |.|..|ΡΙ|ΟΣ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Δημ(ή)τ]ριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
̣ΛΕ̣
̣Ν̣
,ΣΠ̣ΑΘ̣
̣Ρ,
Ἀλέξανδ(ρος) β(ασιλικὸς) σπαθάρ(ιος)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios, nimbed, with a lance in right hand and shield in left hand. Sigla in two columns on right: |.|..|ΡΙ|ΟΣ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Δημ(ή)τ]ριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
̣ΛΕ̣
̣Ν̣
,ΣΠ̣ΑΘ̣
̣Ρ,
Ἀλέξανδ(ρος) β(ασιλικὸς) σπαθάρ(ιος)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2189 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Translation
Ἀλέξανδρος βασιλικὸς σπαθάριος.
Alexander, imperial spatharios.