George hypatos and genikos (seventh century)
Obverse
An eagle with its wings outspread. Between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A cross between fleurons above. Wreath border.
.εωρ
γιωυπ
τωκ/ γ
̣.νικ
[Γ]εωργίῳ ὑπάτῳ κ(αὶ) γ[ε]νικ(ῷ)
Obverse
An eagle with its wings outspread. Between the wings, a cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A cross between fleurons above. Wreath border.
.εωρ
γιωυπ
τωκ/ γ
̣.νικ
[Γ]εωργίῳ ὑπάτῳ κ(αὶ) γ[ε]νικ(ῷ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2026 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped along the circumference. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Γεωργίῳ ὑπάτῳ καὶ γενικῷ.
Mother of God, help George, hypatos and genikos.
Commentary
It is possible that the inscription included a fifth line and that the owner's office was genikos logothetes.