Michael spatharios (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |Ν|ΙΚ|Ο|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅
ΗΘΕΙΙ
ΧΗ,ΣΠ,
ΘΡ,̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(ο)ήθει Μιχαὴ(λ) σπ(α)θαρ(ί)ῳ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2536 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ σπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help Michael, spatharios.