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Constantine epeiktes of the imperial stables (ninth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: τσ|δλ . Wreath border.

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.

κν
στντιν
̣επικτη̣
.νΒˊστ
βλν

Κωνσταντίνῳ ἐπίκτῃ [τ]ῶν β(ασιλικῶν) στάβλων

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: τσ|δλ . Wreath border.

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.

κν
στντιν
̣επικτη̣
.νΒˊστ
βλν

Κωνσταντίνῳ ἐπίκτῃ [τ]ῶν β(ασιλικῶν) στάβλων

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1442
Diameter 33.0 mm
Condition Corroded along the circumference.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ ἐπίκτῃ τῶν βασιλικῶν στάβλων.

Lord, help your servant Constantine, epeiktes of the imperial stables.