Tiranes spatharios (seventh century?)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V; note the reversed K). Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
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Τιράνῃ σπαθάρις
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V; note the reversed K). Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
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Τιράνῃ σπαθάρις
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5232 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Τιράνῃ σπαθάρις.
Mother of God, help Tiranes, spatharios.
Commentary
The lettering on this seal is very crude. Note that the inscription is rendered in reversed letters and order (reading right to left). The poor quality makes a dating uncertain, although the seventh century seems most likely.