Niketas spatharokandidatos (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael holding scepter in right hand. Other details obscure. Sigla on either side: M|IX|A|H : Μιχαὴ(λ). Circular inscription. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟΗ,ΤΣ,Δ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θ(ει)] τῷ σ(ῷ) δ(ούλῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
νικη
τασπα
θ,κανδ
δατ,
Νικήτᾳ σπαθ(αρο)κανδ(ι)δάτ(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael holding scepter in right hand. Other details obscure. Sigla on either side: M|IX|A|H : Μιχαὴ(λ). Circular inscription. Border of dots.
ΚΕΟΗ,ΤΣ,Δ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θ(ει)] τῷ σ(ῷ) δ(ούλῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
νικη
τασπα
θ,κανδ
δατ,
Νικήτᾳ σπαθ(αρο)κανδ(ι)δάτ(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2817 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank larger than die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Νικήτᾳ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ.
Lord, help your servant Niketas, spatharokandidatos.