Abramios imperial ostiarios (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο,ν|ι|κο|λα, : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Νικόλα(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ
ρμι
οστι
ρι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ἀβραμίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) ὀστιαρίῳ
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο,ν|ι|κο|λα, : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Νικόλα(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ
ρμι
οστι
ρι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ἀβραμίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) ὀστιαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2336 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀβραμίῳ βασιλικῷ ὀστιαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant Abramios, imperial ostiarios.