Constantine Sideromatzes, imperial spatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
A cross potent mounted on a base of three steps. Along the circumference, within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητσουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above. Border of dots.
κνστ
ντινοσ
πθριτ
οσιιρομ
τζι
Κωνσταντίνο β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ το Σιδιρομάτζι
Obverse
A cross potent mounted on a base of three steps. Along the circumference, within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητσουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above. Border of dots.
κνστ
ντινοσ
πθριτ
οσιιρομ
τζι
Κωνσταντίνο β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ το Σιδιρομάτζι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3300 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνο βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ το Σιδιρομάτζι.
Lord, help your servant Constantine Sideromatzes, imperial spatharios.