John imperial spatharios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ̣–Σ|.̣–Λ̣̣. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines with cross at beginning of first line. A cross of dots below. Wreath border.
ΙΝ̣
ΝΗβΣΠ
Θ̣ΡΙ̣
Ἰωάννῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ̣–Σ|.̣–Λ̣̣. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines with cross at beginning of first line. A cross of dots below. Wreath border.
ΙΝ̣
ΝΗβΣΠ
Θ̣ΡΙ̣
Ἰωάννῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.976 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped at top. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 2055. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, imperial spatharios.
Commentary
See PmbZ #3162.