Isaac hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Traces of a cross above. Wreath border.
̣
ΙΣ
ΚΙΥΠ
ΒΣΠ
ΘΡ̣Ι
Ἰσαακίῳ ὑπ(άτῳ) β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Traces of a cross above. Wreath border.
̣
ΙΣ
ΚΙΥΠ
ΒΣΠ
ΘΡ̣Ι
Ἰσαακίῳ ὑπ(άτῳ) β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.940 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1989. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰσαακίῳ ὑπάτῳ, βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Isaac hypatos, imperial spatharios.
Commentary
See PmbZ #3470.