N. imperial spatharios (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type). In the quarters: λοσ. Wreath border.
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type). In the quarters: λοσ. Wreath border.
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, top line missing. A cross between fleurons below. Wreath border.
ουβσιλ
ικουσπ
θρι
...ου βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1863 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Condition | Broken; nearly half missing. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου. ...ου βασιλικοῦ σπαθαρίου.
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant. (Seal of) ...os, imperial spatharios.