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The imperial eidikos logos (ninth century)

 
 

Obverse

A large letter Β, with a smaller Α enclosed within the lower loop, followed by an abbreviation. Wreath border.

Β⸊

βα(σιλικοῦ)

Reverse

Inscription of two lines, a cross above and below. Wreath border.


...κ
..γου

[ἰδι]κοῦ [λό]γου

Obverse

A large letter Β, with a smaller Α enclosed within the lower loop, followed by an abbreviation. Wreath border.

Β⸊

βα(σιλικοῦ)

Reverse

Inscription of two lines, a cross above and below. Wreath border.


...κ
..γου

[ἰδι]κοῦ [λό]γου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1392
Diameter 23.0 mm

Translation

βασιλικοῦ ἰδικοῦ λόγου.

(Seal of the) imperial eidikos logos.