John Spanopoulos, proedros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΜΘΥ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
.ΚΕΟΗ
ΗΙΕ
.ΤΣΠΑ
.ΟΠΛ
[Θ(εοτό)]κε βοή[θ]η Ἰω(άννῃ) (προ)έδ[ρ]ῳ τῷ Σπα[ν]οπούλῳ
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΜΘΥ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
.ΚΕΟΗ
ΗΙΕ
.ΤΣΠΑ
.ΟΠΛ
[Θ(εοτό)]κε βοή[θ]η Ἰω(άννῃ) (προ)έδ[ρ]ῳ τῷ Σπα[ν]οπούλῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1474 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20121 (this and other seals dated to the years between 1075-1090). |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ προέδρῳ τῷ Σπανοπούλῳ.
Mother of God, help John Spanopoulos, proedros.