N., imperial spatharios and strategos of Cephalonia (eighth century)
Obverse
Faint outline of a cruciform invocative monogram. In the quarters: .Δ|... . No visible border.
Κύριε/Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
...
Β/ΣΠΑ
ΑΙΣΤΡ
ΚΕΦ/
.... βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ Κεφαλληνίας
Obverse
Faint outline of a cruciform invocative monogram. In the quarters: .Δ|... . No visible border.
Κύριε/Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
...
Β/ΣΠΑ
ΑΙΣΤΡ
ΚΕΦ/
.... βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ Κεφαλληνίας
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3988 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 2, no. 1.18. |
Translation
Κύριε or Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου.... βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ Κεφαλληνίας.
Lord or Mother of God, help your servant ..... imperial spatharios and strategos of Cephalonia.
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