Rodoald imperial spatharokandidatos and epi tes megales hetareias (tenth century)
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (x at the lower crossbar) on two steps. Fleurons rise from the base into the fields on both sides. Circular inscription within a border of dots.
κεοιθητσ....
Κύριε βοίθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ρο
.λοˊσ.
.θκ..ε
..τιμεγ.
..σετερ,
Ῥωδοάλδο βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τις Μεγάλης Ἑτερίας
Obverse
Patriarchal cross (x at the lower crossbar) on two steps. Fleurons rise from the base into the fields on both sides. Circular inscription within a border of dots.
κεοιθητσ....
Κύριε βοίθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ρο
.λοˊσ.
.θκ..ε
..τιμεγ.
..σετερ,
Ῥωδοάλδο βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τις Μεγάλης Ἑτερίας
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.381 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοίθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ῥωδοάλδῳ βασιλικῷ σπαθαροκανδιδάτῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς Μεγάλης Ἑτερίας.
Lord, help your servant Rodoald imperial spatharokandidatos and epi tes megales hetaireias.
Bibliography
- Some Byzantine State Annuitants: Epi tes (Megales) Hetaireias and Epi ton Barbaron (Open in Zotero)