Michael imperial protospatharios (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription: μ|ιχ|. : Μιχ[α(ήλ)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ḳẹ̣ọ
Η̣θιμιχα̣
ηλ̣α̣σπα̣
θαρι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθι Μιχαὴλ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
Obverse
Bust of St. Michael holding the sceptre and globus. Inscription: μ|ιχ|. : Μιχ[α(ήλ)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ḳẹ̣ọ
Η̣θιμιχα̣
ηλ̣α̣σπα̣
θαρι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθι Μιχαὴλ β(ασιλικῷ) (πρωτο)σπαθαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1834 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθι Μιχαὴλ βασιλικῷ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ.
Lord, help Michael, imperial protospatharios.
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