Leo imperial protospatharios and epi tou Chrysotriklinou (tenth century)
Obverse
A cross (its arms ending in dots) enclosed within a larger cross mounted on a base of three steps which stand on a ball. Fleurons on either side. Circular invocation along the circumference. Border of dots.
ηθ.ιτσ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βο]ήθ[ε]ι τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines preceded and followed by tendril decorations. Border of dots.
λεοντ
ˊΑˊσπαθ,.
επιτ,χρυ.
οτρικλ,
Λέοντ(ι) β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίῳ) [(καὶ)] ἐπὶ τ(οῦ) Χρυ[σ]οτρικλ(ίνου)
Obverse
A cross (its arms ending in dots) enclosed within a larger cross mounted on a base of three steps which stand on a ball. Fleurons on either side. Circular invocation along the circumference. Border of dots.
ηθ.ιτσ
[Κ(ύρι)ε βο]ήθ[ε]ι τῷ σῷ [δούλῳ]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines preceded and followed by tendril decorations. Border of dots.
λεοντ
ˊΑˊσπαθ,.
επιτ,χρυ.
οτρικλ,
Λέοντ(ι) β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίῳ) [(καὶ)] ἐπὶ τ(οῦ) Χρυ[σ]οτρικλ(ίνου)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.887 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Λέοντι βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ Χρυσοτρικλίνου.
Lord, help your servant Leo imperial protospatharios and epi tou Chrysotriklinou.