Alexios Aristenos, nomophylax (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with medallion in front of her. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,
Α.ΕΙΟ
ΝΟΜΟΦΥΛ̣
ΤΟΑΡΙΣ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οήθει) Ἀ[λ]εξίο νομοφύλ(ακι) το Ἀρισ[τ(ηνῷ)]
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with medallion in front of her. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,
Α.ΕΙΟ
ΝΟΜΟΦΥΛ̣
ΤΟΑΡΙΣ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οήθει) Ἀ[λ]εξίο νομοφύλ(ακι) το Ἀρισ[τ(ηνῷ)]
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1061 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Small chip at bottom of channel. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Alexios 20110. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἀλεξίο νομοφύλακι το Ἀριστηνῷ.
Theotokos, help Alexios Aristenos, nomophylax.