N. imperial spatharokandidatos and epi ton oikeiakon (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) mounted on a base of two steps set upon a ball. Fleurons on both sides. Traces of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
...οηθειτ
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθει τ[ῷ σῷ δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. A decoration below. Border of dots.
...λ̣ημ̣.
.τισηλ̣
..σπθρ̣
.κ̣νη.̣
..επιτ..
..κ̣εικ̣
..λημ..τι βασηλ[ικ]ῷ σπαθαρ[ο]κανδη[δ]ά[τῳ] (καὶ) ἐπὶ τ[ῶν οἰ]κειακ(ῶν)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at both transverse bars) mounted on a base of two steps set upon a ball. Fleurons on both sides. Traces of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
...οηθειτ
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθει τ[ῷ σῷ δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. A decoration below. Border of dots.
...λ̣ημ̣.
.τισηλ̣
..σπθρ̣
.κ̣νη.̣
..επιτ..
..κ̣εικ̣
..λημ..τι βασηλ[ικ]ῷ σπαθαρ[ο]κανδη[δ]ά[τῳ] (καὶ) ἐπὶ τ[ῶν οἰ]κειακ(ῶν)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3854 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ..λημ..τι βασηλικῷ σπαθαροκανδηδάτῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τῶν οἰκειακῶν.
Lord, help your servant ..., imperial spatharokandidatos and epi ton oikeiakon.