Asotes imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the corners: –̣|–ΛΩ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines with a cross beginning the first line of the inscription. Depiction of a plant on top. Wreath border.
̣Σ̣̅
ΤΗΒΣ
ΠΘ
Ἀσώτῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the corners: –̣|–ΛΩ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines with a cross beginning the first line of the inscription. Depiction of a plant on top. Wreath border.
̣Σ̣̅
ΤΗΒΣ
ΠΘ
Ἀσώτῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.709 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Both fields are somewhat off-center. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1746. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀσώτῃ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Asotes imperial spatharios.
Commentary
See PmbZ #649.