Elias imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ηλ.|. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἠλ[ί]ᾳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
βσι
λικω
σ̣πθ
ριω
βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: ηλ.|. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἠλ[ί]ᾳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Wreath border.
βσι
λικω
σ̣πθ
ριω
βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4845 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἠλίᾳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help Elias, imperial spatharios.