Manuel Kastamonites (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ,
μανηλ
τοκαστ
μονιτ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Μανουὴλ το Καστ(α)μνονίτ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ,
μανηλ
τοκαστ
μονιτ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Μανουὴλ το Καστ(α)μνονίτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1043 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μανουὴλ το Κασταμνονίτῃ.
Lord, help your servant Manuel Kastamonites.