George Isakiotes, judge of the Hippodrome (eleventh century)
Obverse
In the center, the Mother of God standing with her hands raised in supplication. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Along the circumference, between concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
θκε̣,θ̣......ε̣....
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ [σ]ῷ [δούλῳ Γ]ε[ωργί]ῳ
Reverse
In the center, a Latin cross adorned with pellets (x at the transverse bar). Fleurons on either side. Along the circumference, between concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
κρι...........ρομ..τ̣̣ισακιτ,
κρι[τῇ ἐπὶ τοῦ Ἱπποδ]ρόμ[ου] τῷ Ἰσακιώτ(ῃ)
Obverse
In the center, the Mother of God standing with her hands raised in supplication. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Along the circumference, between concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
θκε̣,θ̣......ε̣....
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ [σ]ῷ [δούλῳ Γ]ε[ωργί]ῳ
Reverse
In the center, a Latin cross adorned with pellets (x at the transverse bar). Fleurons on either side. Along the circumference, between concentric borders of dots, a partially preserved circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
κρι...........ρομ..τ̣̣ισακιτ,
κρι[τῇ ἐπὶ τοῦ Ἱπποδ]ρόμ[ου] τῷ Ἰσακιώτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1816 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded along the circumference. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Georgios 20166 (reading the owner's office as judge of the Velum). |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ κριτῇ ἐπὶ τοῦ Ἱπποδρόμου τῷ Ἰσακιώτῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant George Isakiotes, judge of the Hippodrome.