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.
Τσουλ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει] τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
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.
Τσουλ
[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
ρικ̣
ισ̣
Μιχα[ὴλ] β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπ[αθα]ρίῳ κ[αὶ κοι]αίσ[τωρι]
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5082 |
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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.