Romanos imperial protospatharios and epi ton oxeon (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps with fleurons rising on either side. Circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
κεοηθητ̣̣.....λ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ [σῷ δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
.ο
...α
..αθαρ
.επιτ
ο̣νοε
[῾Ρ]ο[μαν]ῷ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)[σπ]αθαρ[ί]ῳ (καὶ) ἐπὶ τὸν ὀξέ(ων)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps with fleurons rising on either side. Circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
κεοηθητ̣̣.....λ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ [σῷ δούλ(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
.ο
...α
..αθαρ
.επιτ
ο̣νοε
[῾Ρ]ο[μαν]ῷ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)[σπ]αθαρ[ί]ῳ (καὶ) ἐπὶ τὸν ὀξέ(ων)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3985 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Only half is extant. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ῾Ρομανῷ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν ὀξέων.
Lord, help your servant Romanos, imperial protospatharios and epi ton oxeon.