Theophilos imperial spatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τσ|.λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above. Border of dots.
θεοφ
ιλασι̣
λικσ̣
θαρ̣
Θεοφίλῳ βασιλικῷ σ[πα]θαρ(ίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τσ|.λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above. Border of dots.
θεοφ
ιλασι̣
λικσ̣
θαρ̣
Θεοφίλῳ βασιλικῷ σ[πα]θαρ(ίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2173 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφίλῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help Theophilos, imperial spatharios.