John Tiroukas (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with her hands held open before her. Illegible traces of sigla visible on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣,Θ,
Τ̣Σ̣Δ,
.̣̅Τ̣ΤΗ
ΡΟΚ̣Α̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) τῷ Τηρουκᾷ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with her hands held open before her. Illegible traces of sigla visible on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣,Θ,
Τ̣Σ̣Δ,
.̣̅Τ̣ΤΗ
ΡΟΚ̣Α̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) τῷ Τηρουκᾷ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1089 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Τηρουκᾷ.
Lord, help your servant John Tiroukas.