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The imperial sakelle (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

A large letter Β with a smaller  enclosed within the lower loop. Double wreath border.

βασιλικῆς

Reverse

A large letter Σ with a small letter  within. Double wreath border.

σακέλλης

Obverse

A large letter Β with a smaller  enclosed within the lower loop. Double wreath border.

βασιλικῆς

Reverse

A large letter Σ with a small letter  within. Double wreath border.

σακέλλης

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1497
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm

Translation

βασιλικῆς σακέλλης.

(Seal of) the imperial treasury.