Diogenes imperial hebdomarios (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (x on the lower crossing) standing on a base of two steps, with fleurons rising on either side. Circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
κυριεοηθιτ....
Κύριε βοήθι τ[ῷ σῷ δούλῳ]
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (x on the lower crossing) standing on a base of two steps, with fleurons rising on either side. Circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
κυριεοηθιτ....
Κύριε βοήθι τ[ῷ σῷ δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
.διογ
..ιασι
..κοευ
.ομαρ
Διογ[έν]ι βασι[λι]κο ἑυ[δ]ομαρ(ίῳ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4052 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Condition | Worn on both sides. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Διογένι βασιλικὸ ἑυδομαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant Diogenes, imperial hebdomarios.