Gregory Trachaneiotes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
.κ̅ε..
γρηγορ,
ττΡ̣Α̣
χνι
τ,
[Θ(εοτό)]κε [β(οή)θ(ει)] Γρηγορ(ίῳ) τῷ Τραχανιώτ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
.κ̅ε..
γρηγορ,
ττΡ̣Α̣
χνι
τ,
[Θ(εοτό)]κε [β(οή)θ(ει)] Γρηγορ(ίῳ) τῷ Τραχανιώτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1557 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Gregorios 20157. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Γρηγορίῳ τῷ Τραχανιώτῃ.
Mother of God, help Gregory Trachaneiotes.
Commentary
The reading of this seal has been restored with reference to the parallels cited in this entry.