Theodosios imperial spatharios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type II or V); in the quarters: .–Σ|Δ–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, preceded by cross decoration. Wreath border.
ΘΕ
ΙΒΣ.
ΡΙ̣
Θεωδ[οσ]ίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σ[παθ]αρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type II or V); in the quarters: .–Σ|Δ–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, preceded by cross decoration. Wreath border.
ΘΕ
ΙΒΣ.
ΡΙ̣
Θεωδ[οσ]ίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σ[παθ]αρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2724 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεωδοσίῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Theodosios imperial spatharios.