Christophoros imperial cleric and chartoularios (tenth century)
Obverse
Ornamental cross, standing on a column on three steps, with three pellets, emerging from each three pointed arm of the cross. Fleurons rise from the base on both sides. Circular inscription within border of dots.
κεοηθ..σ. . .
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
Ornamental cross, standing on a column on three steps, with three pellets, emerging from each three pointed arm of the cross. Fleurons rise from the base on both sides. Circular inscription within border of dots.
κεοηθ..σ. . .
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Double border of dots.
χρισ
.οφορ,,
κληρικ,
.χαρτ
Χριστοφόρῳ βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ (καὶ) χαρτουλαρίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.200 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Χριστοφόρῳ βασιλικῷ κληρικῷ καὶ χαρτουλαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant Christophoros, imperial cleric and chartoularios.
Commentary
The doubled border on the reverse may be the remnant of an overstrike.