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Markianos protonotarios (ninth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (probably type V); in the quarters: τσ.|λ. . Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σ[ῷ] δούλ[ῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Likely a cross or decoration above, obscured by damage to the seal. Wreath border.

Μ̣ρκ̣η
.νοτ
ρ̣ιμη.

Μαρκηα[ν]ῷ (πρωτο)νοταρίῳ, ἀμή[ν]

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (probably type V); in the quarters: τσ.|λ. . Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σ[ῷ] δούλ[ῳ]

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Likely a cross or decoration above, obscured by damage to the seal. Wreath border.

Μ̣ρκ̣η
.νοτ
ρ̣ιμη.

Μαρκηα[ν]ῷ (πρωτο)νοταρίῳ, ἀμή[ν]

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1142
Diameter 26.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μαρκηανῷ πρωτονοταρίῳ, ἀμήν.

Mother of God, help your servant Markianos, protonotarios.