John Tarchaneiotes (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
A partially preserved inscription (five lines legible) with a cross above. Border of dots.
τρχ
ν̣Οτηνι̅
Πρθενε
σκεποισλυ
τρμενον
.......
Ταρχαν(ει)ότην Ἰω(άννην), Παρθένε, σκέποις λυτρούμενον ....
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
A partially preserved inscription (five lines legible) with a cross above. Border of dots.
τρχ
ν̣Οτηνι̅
Πρθενε
σκεποισλυ
τρμενον
.......
Ταρχαν(ει)ότην Ἰω(άννην), Παρθένε, σκέποις λυτρούμενον ....
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1487 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Ταρχανειότην Ἰωάννην, Παρθένε, σκέποις λυτρούμενον ....
Virgin, may you protect John Tarchaneiotes, redeemed ...
Commentary
The inscription is dodecasyllabic, although the last hemistich is not preserved.