Lykastos imperial spatharios (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross below the inscription. Wreath border.
ΛΥ̣Κ
ΣΤΒΣ
ΙΛΙΚΣΠ
ΘΡΙΟΥ
Λυκάστου βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross below the inscription. Wreath border.
ΛΥ̣Κ
ΣΤΒΣ
ΙΛΙΚΣΠ
ΘΡΙΟΥ
Λυκάστου βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.530 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Obverse field is slightly off-center. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1544 |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Λυκάστου βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου.
Mother of God, give Thy aid. (Seal of) Lykastos, imperial spatharios.
Commentary
See PmbZ #4644.