Constantine imperial protospatharios (ninth century, first half)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (seemingly type VIII). In the quarters: τ̣σ|δλ. Border of dots.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κν
τντη
.̣βσ̣.
.θ̣̣ρ̣,
Κων[σ]ταντή[ν]ῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σ[πα]θαρ(ίῳ)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (seemingly type VIII). In the quarters: τ̣σ|δλ. Border of dots.
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κν
τντη
.̣βσ̣.
.θ̣̣ρ̣,
Κων[σ]ταντή[ν]ῳ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σ[πα]θαρ(ίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2255 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντήνῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant Constantine, imperial protospatharios.