Maurianos imperial spatharios (seventh century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (seemingly type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (seemingly type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Wreath border.
ΜΑΥΡ
ΙΑΝΩΒ
ΑΣΛΙΚΩ
ΣΠΑΘΑ
ΡΙΩ
Μαυριάνῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.355 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 659. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μαυριάνῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Theotokos, help Maurianos imperial spatharios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)