Theotimos imperial protospatharios (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
A cross mounted on a base of steps. Fleurons rise on either side. Along the circumference, within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθι [τῷ σῷ δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Thin wreath border.
θεοτι
ουˋ,σπ
θρηοˊ
Θεοτί[μ]ου β(ασιλικοῦ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρήο(υ)
Obverse
A cross mounted on a base of steps. Fleurons rise on either side. Along the circumference, within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθι [τῷ σῷ δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Thin wreath border.
θεοτι
ουˋ,σπ
θρηοˊ
Θεοτί[μ]ου β(ασιλικοῦ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρήο(υ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1984 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Θεοτίμου βασιλικοῦ πρωτοσπαθαρήου.
Lord, help your servant. (Seal of) Theotimos, imperial protospatharios.