Michael imperial kandidatos and dioiketes (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons on both sides. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
κεοηθ,τσλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above and below. Border of dots.
μιχ
ηλκν
κει
υκητˊ
Μιχαὴλ β(ασιλικῷ) κανδ(ιδάτῳ) κε διυκητ(ῇ)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons on both sides. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
κεοηθ,τσλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above and below. Border of dots.
μιχ
ηλκν
κει
υκητˊ
Μιχαὴλ β(ασιλικῷ) κανδ(ιδάτῳ) κε διυκητ(ῇ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1458 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαὴλ βασιλικῷ κανδιδάτῳ κε διυκητῇ.
Lord, help your servant Michael, imperial kandidatos and dioiketes.