John patrikios and imperial protospatharios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: ̣σ|δ̣λ. Thin wreath border.
Κύριε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A row of pellets below. Border of dots.
.νν̣
τρικη.
Β̣σπθ
ρι
[Ἰ]ωάνν(ῃ) [π]ατρική(ῳ) [(καὶ)] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: ̣σ|δ̣λ. Thin wreath border.
Κύριε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A row of pellets below. Border of dots.
.νν̣
τρικη.
Β̣σπθ
ρι
[Ἰ]ωάνν(ῃ) [π]ατρική(ῳ) [(καὶ)] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4783 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ πατρικίῳ καὶ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant John, patrikios and imperial protospatharios.