Basil imperial kourator (tenth century)
Obverse
A cross mounted on a base of three steps; fleurons at the base. Along the circumference, within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητ..λ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ [σῷ] δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̣ιληο
υκο̣υ
ρτο
ο̣σ̣
Βασιλήου β(ασιλικοῦ) κουράτορος
Obverse
A cross mounted on a base of three steps; fleurons at the base. Along the circumference, within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητ..λ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ [σῷ] δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̣ιληο
υκο̣υ
ρτο
ο̣σ̣
Βασιλήου β(ασιλικοῦ) κουράτορος
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.867 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Condition | Punctured in two places. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Βασιλήου βασιλικοῦ κουράτορος.
Lord, help your servant. (Seal of) Basil, imperial kourator.