N. imperial protospatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
An eagle with its wings outspread. Above, a cruciform monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between fleurons above. Wreath border.
..κτγ
.ιωβσι
.ικωπρω
.οσπθ
..ω̣
..ακταγ.ιῳ βασι[λ]ικῷ πρω[τ]οσπαθα[ρί]ῳ
Obverse
An eagle with its wings outspread. Above, a cruciform monogram (type V). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between fleurons above. Wreath border.
..κτγ
.ιωβσι
.ικωπρω
.οσπθ
..ω̣
..ακταγ.ιῳ βασι[λ]ικῷ πρω[τ]οσπαθα[ρί]ῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5533 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει ..ακταγ.ιῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help .... imperial protospatharios.