John Triakontaphyllos, kouropalates (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Two standing saints, St Demetrios (at left) holding a spear and shield, and St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κεοη̣.
̅κροπ
τηττρι
κοντ̣
φ̣υ̣λ̣.
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θ(ει) Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) κουροπα[λ]άτῃ τῷ Τρι[α]κονταφύλ[ῳ]
Obverse
Two standing saints, St Demetrios (at left) holding a spear and shield, and St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κεοη̣.
̅κροπ
τηττρι
κοντ̣
φ̣υ̣λ̣.
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θ(ει) Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) κουροπα[λ]άτῃ τῷ Τρι[α]κονταφύλ[ῳ]
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1940 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20129. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ κουροπαλάτῃ τῷ Τριακονταφύλῳ.
Lord, help John Triakontaphyllos, kouropalates.