Michael protospatharios and komes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription on either side: Μ|ΙΧ| : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,Θ,
ΜΙΧΗΛ
ΣΠΘ,Ρ
ΚΟΜΙ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) κόμι(τι)
Obverse
Bust of St Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription on either side: Μ|ΙΧ| : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,Θ,
ΜΙΧΗΛ
ΣΠΘ,Ρ
ΚΟΜΙ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) κόμι(τι)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2541 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ κόμιτι.
Lord, help Michael protospatharios and komes.