Katakalon ..., protospatharios (eleventh century)
Obverse
St George standing, holding his sword and scabbard. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κεθ
.τκλ
̣σπθρ
ι̣ο̣λ̣ρ̣μΑ̣
η̣λ̣ΗΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κατακαλ(ὼν) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ ....
Obverse
St George standing, holding his sword and scabbard. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κεθ
.τκλ
̣σπθρ
ι̣ο̣λ̣ρ̣μΑ̣
η̣λ̣ΗΤ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κατακαλ(ὼν) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ ....
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5185 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Κατακαλὼν πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ ....
Lord, help your servant Katakalon ..., protospatharios.
Commentary
The poor state of preservation and the poor quality of the lettering make the final two lines very difficult to read. They appear to record the owner's family name but it is by no means clear what the correct reading is.
Note the letters scratched on the surface of the obverse.