John Mousaraph, anthypatos, vestes and strategos (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding the globus and sceptre. Epigraphy visible at right: Α|χ: [Μι]χα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̣̅ανθηπ,
τ̣εστι
στρατιγ̣.
tMσ.
ραφ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) ἀνθυπ(ά)τῳ, βέστι (καὶ) στρατηγ[ῷ] τῷ Μουσ[α]ράφ
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, wings outspread, holding the globus and sceptre. Epigraphy visible at right: Α|χ: [Μι]χα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̣̅ανθηπ,
τ̣εστι
στρατιγ̣.
tMσ.
ραφ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) ἀνθυπ(ά)τῳ, βέστι (καὶ) στρατηγ[ῷ] τῷ Μουσ[α]ράφ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1208 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Partially flattened on reverse. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ ἀνθυπάτῳ, βέστῃ καὶ στρατηγῷ τῷ Μουσαράφ.
Lord, help John Mousaraph, anthypatos, vestes and strategos.