Theodoretos protospatharios and strategos (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael, holding scepter in right hand and globus in left. Sigla to either side: X|AMIX, : Ἀ(ρ)χ(άγγελος) Μιχ(αὴλ). Remains of circular inscription. Border of dots.
ηγ,
[Ἀρχιστράτ]ηγ(ε)
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Border of dots.
θ̣ε̣
δ̣ορητ̣
ᾶσπαθαρ,
στρα
τηγο
[β(οή)θ(ει)] Θε[ο]δορήτ(ῳ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) στρατηγο
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael, holding scepter in right hand and globus in left. Sigla to either side: X|AMIX, : Ἀ(ρ)χ(άγγελος) Μιχ(αὴλ). Remains of circular inscription. Border of dots.
ηγ,
[Ἀρχιστράτ]ηγ(ε)
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Border of dots.
θ̣ε̣
δ̣ορητ̣
ᾶσπαθαρ,
στρα
τηγο
[β(οή)θ(ει)] Θε[ο]δορήτ(ῳ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρ(ίῳ) (καὶ) στρατηγο
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2845 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Struck off-center. |
Translation
Ἀρχιστράτηγε βοήθει Θεοδορήτῳ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγο.
Archistrategos, help Theodoretos, protospatharios and strategos.