Constantine hypatos and imperial spatharios (eighth century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, invocative monogram, mostly marred. Wreath Border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, invocative monogram, mostly marred. Wreath Border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in six lines with cross at beginning of first line and end of last. Wreath border.
κν
στντι
νυπτ
βσιλι
κσπθ
ρι
Κωνσταντίνῳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.328 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 598. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ βασιλικῷ σπαθαρίῳ.
Theotokes, help Constantine hypatos and imperial spatharios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Though the invocative monogram on the obverse is quite difficult to read, its meaning is clear.