Constantine imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ̣ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Incuse border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Incuse border.
.ΝΣ
.̣ΝΤΙΝ
.ΣΠΘ̣
Ρ̣Ι̣
[Κ]ωνσ[τ]αντίνῳ [β(ασιλικῷ)] σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ΤΣ|ΔΛ̣ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Incuse border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Incuse border.
.ΝΣ
.̣ΝΤΙΝ
.ΣΠΘ̣
Ρ̣Ι̣
[Κ]ωνσ[τ]αντίνῳ [β(ασιλικῷ)] σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.763 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Constantine imperial spatharios.