John imperial spatharios (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣σ|λ . Thin wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
ι̣ν̣
ν̣ησ̣π̣
θ̣̣ρ̣ι
Ἰωάννῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ̣σ|λ . Thin wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
ι̣ν̣
ν̣ησ̣π̣
θ̣̣ρ̣ι
Ἰωάννῃ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2013 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Condition | Cracked along the channel. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, imperial spatharios.