Theophanios Galaton, imperial spatharokandidatos (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower transverse bar) with fleurons arising from the base. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription along the circumference, beginning at seven o'clock:
Κ(ύρι)ε βοίθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
θεο
̣νιο
.πθκν
̣τογλ
τονι
Θεοφανίο β(ασιλικῷ) [σ]παθ(αρο)κανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ) το Γαλάτονι
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower transverse bar) with fleurons arising from the base. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription along the circumference, beginning at seven o'clock:
Κ(ύρι)ε βοίθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
θεο
̣νιο
.πθκν
̣τογλ
τονι
Θεοφανίο β(ασιλικῷ) [σ]παθ(αρο)κανδ(ι)δ(άτῳ) το Γαλάτονι
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2751 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
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Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφανίο βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ το Γαλάτονι.
Lord, help your servant Theophanios Galaton, imperial spatharokandidatos.
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