Basil imperial protospatharios and epi tou Chrysotriklinou (tenth century)
Obverse
An elaborate cross adorned with fleurons and mounted on steps. No inscription or border visible.
Obverse
An elaborate cross adorned with fleurons and mounted on steps. No inscription or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
...
ηλι,
παθˊε
χρυσ
κλ,
Κύριε βοήθει Βασηλίῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2667 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Βασηλίῳ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου.
Lord, help Basil imperial protospatharios and epi tou Chrysotriklinou.
Commentary
The reading of the name Basil is tentative but it seems the best restoration. Chryselios is also possible.