Abramios imperial spatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. A circular inscription along the circumference within a border of dots.
κεοηθητσλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ρ
μι
σπθ
ρι
Ἀβραμίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. A circular inscription along the circumference within a border of dots.
κεοηθητσλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ρ
μι
σπθ
ρι
Ἀβραμίῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4984 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀβραμίῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant Abramios, imperial spatharios.