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Michael imperial protospatharios and koiaistor (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

Traces of a patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps, with fleurons on the sides. Remains of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.

Τσουλ

[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει] τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross between dots above. Border of dots.


μιχ
σπ̣
ρικ̣
ισ̣

Μιχα[ὴλ] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[αθα]ρίῳ κ[αὶ κοι]αίσ[τωρι]

Obverse

Traces of a patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps, with fleurons on the sides. Remains of a circular inscription along the circumference. Border of dots.

Τσουλ

[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει] τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross between dots above. Border of dots.


μιχ
σπ̣
ρικ̣
ισ̣

Μιχα[ὴλ] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[αθα]ρίῳ κ[αὶ κοι]αίσ[τωρι]

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5082
Diameter 25.0 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.

Commentary

The other half of this seal is BZS.1958.106.5392.