John Triakontaphyllos, kouropalates (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Two saints standing. At left, St Demetrios with a spear and shield. At right, St Nicholas, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription partially preserved at left: η̣|μ|τ|ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δ]ημ(ή)τρ(ιος). Inscription at right: |νι|κο|λ|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
κε̅οηθ,
ι̅κροπ̣
λτητι
κοντ
φυλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) κουροπαλάτῃ τῷ Τριακονταφύλῳ
Obverse
Two saints standing. At left, St Demetrios with a spear and shield. At right, St Nicholas, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription partially preserved at left: η̣|μ|τ|ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δ]ημ(ή)τρ(ιος). Inscription at right: |νι|κο|λ|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
κε̅οηθ,
ι̅κροπ̣
λτητι
κοντ
φυλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) κουροπαλάτῃ τῷ Τριακονταφύλῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1323 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20129. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ κουροπαλάτῃ τῷ Τριακονταφύλῳ.
Lord, help John Triakontaphyllos, kouropalates.