Apelates imperial protospatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τωσω|Δλω. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. A cross between fleurons below. Thin wreath border.
πελ̣
τιβσπ̣
θρι.
Ἀπελάτι β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρί[ῳ]
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τωσω|Δλω. Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. A cross between fleurons below. Thin wreath border.
πελ̣
τιβσπ̣
θρι.
Ἀπελάτι β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρί[ῳ]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.985 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded on the obverse. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀπελάτι βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Apelates, imperial protospatharios.