Gregory imperial spatharokandidatos (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Row of five pellets below; a row of pellets above. Border of dots.
ΓΡΗΓΟ
ΡΙΣΠ
ΘΡΚΝ
ΗΤ
Γρηγορίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρωκανδηδάτ(ῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Row of five pellets below; a row of pellets above. Border of dots.
ΓΡΗΓΟ
ΡΙΣΠ
ΘΡΚΝ
ΗΤ
Γρηγορίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρωκανδηδάτ(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.936 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1978. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γρηγορίῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρωκανδηδάτῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Gregory, imperial spatharokandidatos.