Basil Kamateros (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
.ονκ/
..ηρο̣Ν̣Β
..ιλειον
εσκε
π
[τ]ὸν Κ(α)μ(α)[τη]ρὸν Β[ασ]ίλειόν με σκέπ(οις)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
.ονκ/
..ηρο̣Ν̣Β
..ιλειον
εσκε
π
[τ]ὸν Κ(α)μ(α)[τη]ρὸν Β[ασ]ίλειόν με σκέπ(οις)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1032 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Poor quality of the epigraphy. |
Translation
τὸν Καματηρὸν Βασίλειόν με σκέποις
May you protect me, Basil Kamateros.
Commentary
The absence of an office or title in this metrical inscription makes it difficult to identify this Basil Kamateros; he could have been any of the persons attested by this name in the later twelfth century. See PBW Basileios 17005; 20105; 20108.