Theodosios imperial spatharios (eighth/ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, followed by cross decoration. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΟΣΙΒ ΣΠ
ΑΘΑΡΙ
Θεοδοσίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τ–Σ|–Λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, followed by cross decoration. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΟΣΙΒ ΣΠ
ΑΘΑΡΙ
Θεοδοσίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3921 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοδοσίῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Theodosios, imperial spatharios.