N. imperial spatharios and epi tou manglaviou (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type). In the quarters: .σ.|..λ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σ[ῷ δού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines; top line missing. Decoration below. Indeterminate border.
β/
σπ̣
πιτουμ
γλβι
...ῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπα[θ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) ἐ]πὶ τοῦ μα[γ]γλαβίου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (indeterminate type). In the quarters: .σ.|..λ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σ[ῷ δού]λῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines; top line missing. Decoration below. Indeterminate border.
β/
σπ̣
πιτουμ
γλβι
...ῳ β(ασιλικῷ) σπα[θ(αρίῳ) (καὶ) ἐ]πὶ τοῦ μα[γ]γλαβίου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5238 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. Chipped. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ...ῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ μαγγλαβίου.
Mother of God, help ... imperial spatharios and epi tou manglaviou.