Argyros imperial spatharokandidatos (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of a holy figure, likely John the Baptist, holding a long cross in his left hand. Circular inscription along the circumference, Border of dots.
...οηθητσ...
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθη τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
αργυ
ρ,σπ.
.αρ.κα.
διδατ̣,
Ἀργυρῷ β(ασιλικῷ) σπ[αθ]αρ(ο)κα[ν]διδάτ(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of a holy figure, likely John the Baptist, holding a long cross in his left hand. Circular inscription along the circumference, Border of dots.
...οηθητσ...
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθη τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
αργυ
ρ,σπ.
.αρ.κα.
διδατ̣,
Ἀργυρῷ β(ασιλικῷ) σπ[αθ]αρ(ο)κα[ν]διδάτ(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4003 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀργυρῷ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ.
Lord, help your servant Argyros, imperial spatharokandidatos.