Agapetos imperial spatharios (ninth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τσ|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross and ending with a fleuron. Thin wreath border.
γ̣π
τβσ̣πθ
ρη
Ἀγαπ(η)τῷ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρήῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: τσ|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross and ending with a fleuron. Thin wreath border.
γ̣π
τβσ̣πθ
ρη
Ἀγαπ(η)τῷ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρήῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.667 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Cracked along the channel. Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1692. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀγαπητῷ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρήῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Agapetos, imperial spatharios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
See PmbZ #121.