Michael imperial protospatharios (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus cruciger. Sigla: Μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.
μι
χηλˋ
σ̣π̣θ
ρι
Μιχαἠλ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding the sceptre and globus cruciger. Sigla: Μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.
μι
χηλˋ
σ̣π̣θ
ρι
Μιχαἠλ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3140 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Translation
Μιχαἠλ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
(Lord, help) Michael imperial protospatharios.