Pothopolos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion before her. Linear border. Inscription: ̅θΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΤΟΝ
.ΟΘΟΠΛ̅
̣ΣΠΟΘΜΕ
ΣΚ̣Ε̣ΠΟΙ
Σ
τὸν [Π]οθόπωλ(ον) ὡς ποθούμεν[ον] σκέποις
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion before her. Linear border. Inscription: ̅θΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΤΟΝ
.ΟΘΟΠΛ̅
̣ΣΠΟΘΜΕ
ΣΚ̣Ε̣ΠΟΙ
Σ
τὸν [Π]οθόπωλ(ον) ὡς ποθούμεν[ον] σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1085 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
τὸν Ποθόπωλον ὡς ποθούμενον σκέποις.
May You watch over Pothopolos as one devoted to You.
Commentary
A twelve-syllable inscription with a clever play on the owner's name and his devotion to the Mother of God.