Epiphanios hypatos, imperial spatharios, and droungarios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τω|λωσ . Linear border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. In the quarters: βασσπα|ργ/. Wreath border.
α - ε - ι - ν - π - τ - υ - φ - ω
Ἐπιφανίῳ ὑπάτῳ βασ(ιλικῷ) σπα(θαρίῳ) καὶ δρουγ(γαρίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τω|λωσ . Linear border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. In the quarters: βασσπα|ργ/. Wreath border.
α - ε - ι - ν - π - τ - υ - φ - ω
Ἐπιφανίῳ ὑπάτῳ βασ(ιλικῷ) σπα(θαρίῳ) καὶ δρουγ(γαρίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.639 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1873. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου Ἐπιφανίῳ ὑπάτῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ δρουγγαρίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Epiphanios hypatos, imperial spatharios, and droungarios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
An alternative reading of the reverse monogram is Φωτείνῳ ὑπάτῳ.