Michael imperial protospatharios and koiaistor (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps mounted on a ball. Fleurons on either side. Remains of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
Τσουλ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει] τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross above and below. Border of dots.
μιχ
σπ̣
ρικ̣ι̣
ισ
Μιχ[αὴλ] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[αθα]ρίῳ καὶ [κοι]αίσ[τωρι]
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps mounted on a ball. Fleurons on either side. Remains of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.
Τσουλ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει] τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross above and below. Border of dots.
μιχ
σπ̣
ρικ̣ι̣
ισ
Μιχ[αὴλ] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[αθα]ρίῳ καὶ [κοι]αίσ[τωρι]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5081 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; half missing. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαὴλ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ κοιαίστωρι.
Lord, help your servant Michael, imperial protospatharios and koiaistor.