John Philokales, vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΜΡΘΥ̣ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, possibly a cross above, and a decoration below. Border of dots.
.ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΕΣΤΑΡ
.ΗΤΟ.Υ
Λ̣ΟΚΑ.Ι
[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) [Ἰ]ω(άννη) βεστάρ[χ]ῃ το [Φ]υλοκά[λ]ι
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΜΡΘΥ̣ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, possibly a cross above, and a decoration below. Border of dots.
.ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΕΣΤΑΡ
.ΗΤΟ.Υ
Λ̣ΟΚΑ.Ι
[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) [Ἰ]ω(άννη) βεστάρ[χ]ῃ το [Φ]υλοκά[λ]ι
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1462 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20720. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννη βεστάρχῃ το Φυλοκάλι.
Mother of God, help John Philokales, vestarches.