Basil imperial spatharios and tourmarches (ninth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: σ|λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: σ|λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
βσι̣
ηβσπ
.ιτουρ̣
μρχ,
Βασι[λ]ήῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπα[θ(αρίῳ) κ]αὶ τουρμάρχ(ῃ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1321 |
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Diameter | 30.0 mm |
Condition | Struck off center. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλήῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ τουρμάρχῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant Basil, imperial spatharios and tourmarches.