John spatharios (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of a beardless saint, either St Nikephoros or St Christopher. Inscription visible at right: Φ||ΡΟ|Σ : [Νικη]φώρος or [Χριστο]φώρος.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Linear border.
κε,
σδ̣
̅σπαθ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) σπαθ(αρίῳ)
Obverse
Bust of a beardless saint, either St Nikephoros or St Christopher. Inscription visible at right: Φ||ΡΟ|Σ : [Νικη]φώρος or [Χριστο]φώρος.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Linear border.
κε,
σδ̣
̅σπαθ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)[θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) σπαθ(αρίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4158 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ σπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant John, spatharios.