John Anthemiotes, asekretis (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,θ,
ι̣̅σηκ
ρ̣Ητ,ον
θημιο
τ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) ἀσηκρῆτ(ις) ὁ Ἀνθημιότ(ης)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,θ,
ι̣̅σηκ
ρ̣Ητ,ον
θημιο
τ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) ἀσηκρῆτ(ις) ὁ Ἀνθημιότ(ης)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1330 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20274. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ ἀσηκρῆτις ὁ Ἀνθημιότης.
Mother of God, help John Anthemiotes, asekretis.