N., patrikios, imperial protospatharios and strategos of the Thrakesioi (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); in the quarters: -σ|.λ. No visible border.
Κύριε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four visible lines. Wreath border:
.πα
κβ,αˊσπ
στρατ
νθρακ.
... πατρικίῳ, βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθ(αρίῳ) καὶ στρατηγῷ τῶν Θρᾳκησίων
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII); in the quarters: -σ|.λ. No visible border.
Κύριε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four visible lines. Wreath border:
.πα
κβ,αˊσπ
στρατ
νθρακ.
... πατρικίῳ, βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθ(αρίῳ) καὶ στρατηγῷ τῶν Θρᾳκησίων
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2104 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 3, no. 2.58. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ ... πατρικίῳ, βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῶν Θρᾳκησίων.
Lord, help your servant ... patrikios, imperial protospatharios and strategos of the Thrakesioi.
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