John imperial spatharios (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ..–Σ̣|.–Λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ] σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Wreath border.
Ι̣
ΝΗβΣ
ΘΡΙ̣
Ἰω[άν]νῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σ[πα]θαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ..–Σ̣|.–Λ. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ] σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Wreath border.
Ι̣
ΝΗβΣ
ΘΡΙ̣
Ἰω[άν]νῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σ[πα]θαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.977 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, imperial spatharios.