Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type); in the quarters: Τ̣̣–..|̣.–... Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε (or Κύριε) βοήθει τῷ [σῷ] δ[ούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a tendril below. Wreath border.
Ρ̣ΙΩΥΠ̣
ΤΩΒΣΙ̅
ΣΠΑΘΡ̅
[Γρηγο]ρίῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) βασι(λικῷ) σπαθαρ(ίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type); in the quarters: Τ̣̣–..|̣.–... Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε (or Κύριε) βοήθει τῷ [σῷ] δ[ούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a tendril below. Wreath border.
Ρ̣ΙΩΥΠ̣
ΤΩΒΣΙ̅
ΣΠΑΘΡ̅
[Γρηγο]ρίῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) βασι(λικῷ) σπαθαρ(ίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.903 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Condition | Obverse is almost completely effaced. Chipped along edges. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γρηγορίῳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios.
Parallel Seals
- Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
- Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
- Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
- Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
- Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
- Gregory hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Commentary
Reading of the name as Gregory is most likely in light of parallel seals.