Arsaphios imperial protospatharios (ninth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣σ|.λ . Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. A cross below. Thin wreath border.
ρσ̣
Φιβσπ̣
.θρι
Ἀρσαφίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[α]θαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣σ|.λ . Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. A cross below. Thin wreath border.
ρσ̣
Φιβσπ̣
.θρι
Ἀρσαφίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[α]θαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.686 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos, no. 1730(b). |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀρσαφίῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Arsaphios, imperial protospatharios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)