Andronas imperial spatharokandidatos (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Σ|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ] σῷ [δού]λῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Σ|λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ] σῷ [δού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
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νσπ̣
ρκ̣
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Ἀνδ[ρο]νᾷ β(ασιλικῷ) σπ[αθα]ρωκα[νδι]δά[τῳ]
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.679 |
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Diameter | 33.0 mm |
Condition | Broken; half preserved. |
Previous Editions | Zacos, no. 1717. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀνδρονᾷ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρωκανδιδάτῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Andronas, imperial spatharokandidatos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)