John Mesopotamites, proedros (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, with her arms raised in supplication. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, with her arms raised in supplication. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
ι̅προε
δρτμε
σοποτα
μιτΗ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(ἀννῃ) προέδρῳ τῷ Μεσοποταμίτῃ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.151 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Laurent, Vatican, no. 61. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωἀννῃ προέδρῳ τῷ Μεσοποταμίτῃ.
Mother of God, help the proedros John Mesopotamites.
Bibliography
- Les sceaux byzantins du Médaillier Vatican (Open in Zotero)