Ali imperial spatharokandidatos (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on steps with an X at the lower crossing. Fleurons rise from the base of the cross. Border of dots.
...ΩΣΩΔ̣...
[... τ]ῷ σῷ δ[ούλ(ῳ)]
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on steps with an X at the lower crossing. Fleurons rise from the base of the cross. Border of dots.
...ΩΣΩΔ̣...
[... τ]ῷ σῷ δ[ούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΑΛΗ
ΣΠΑΘ
ΚΑΝΗ
ΑΤ
Ἀλῇ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθ(αρο)κανδηδάτ(ῳ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3863 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Condition | Struck off-center (obv.) |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀλῇ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδηδάτῳ.
Lord, help your servant Ali imperial spatharokandidatos.