John spatharokandidatos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Christopher holding the book and offering a blessing. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: |χ|ρισ|τ,φ||ρο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Χριστ(ο)φώρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, top line not preserved. An ornament below. Border of dots.
σ̣,
ι̅σπθ
ρ,κν
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ἰω(άννῃ) σπαθαρ(ο)κανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ)
Obverse
Bust of St Christopher holding the book and offering a blessing. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: |χ|ρισ|τ,φ||ρο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Χριστ(ο)φώρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, top line not preserved. An ornament below. Border of dots.
σ̣,
ι̅σπθ
ρ,κν
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ἰω(άννῃ) σπαθαρ(ο)κανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1740 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ.
Lord, help your servant John, spatharokandidatos.