Peter imperial protospatharios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Σ|Λ. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ] σῷ [δού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross, preceded by a cross decoration. Border of dots.
ΠΕΤ
ΒΣΙΛ
ΣΠ
ΑΜ̣
Πέτ[ρῳ] βασιλ[ικῷ] (πρωτο)σπα[θαρί]ῳ, ἀμ[ήν]
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Σ|Λ. Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τῷ] σῷ [δού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross, preceded by a cross decoration. Border of dots.
ΠΕΤ
ΒΣΙΛ
ΣΠ
ΑΜ̣
Πέτ[ρῳ] βασιλ[ικῷ] (πρωτο)σπα[θαρί]ῳ, ἀμ[ήν]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2683 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Condition | Half a seal |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πέτρῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ. ἀμήν
Theotokos, help your servant Peter imperial protospatharios. Amen