N. patrikios and imperial protospatharios (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram. In the quarters: λ̣. Wreath border.
Χριστὲ βοήθει [τῷ σῷ] δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of at least three lines, top line missing. A cross between fleurons below. Wreath border.
πτρ̣,
.ˊˊσπθ
... πατρ(ικίῳ) [(καὶ)] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram. In the quarters: λ̣. Wreath border.
Χριστὲ βοήθει [τῷ σῷ] δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of at least three lines, top line missing. A cross between fleurons below. Wreath border.
πτρ̣,
.ˊˊσπθ
... πατρ(ικίῳ) [(καὶ)] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1670 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Χριστὲ βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ... πατρικίῳ καὶ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Christ, help your servant ... patrikios and imperial protospatharios.