Alexios hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ|λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
λ̣ε̣
ιυπ
τβσι̣
λικσπ
θρι
Ἀλεξίῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ|λ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
λ̣ε̣
ιυπ
τβσι̣
λικσπ
θρι
Ἀλεξίῳ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5026 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped at the top. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀλεξίῳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Alexios hypatos and imperial spatharios.