John Gabras (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God, turned to her left with her hands upraised in supplication. Faint traces of sigla on either side: μθ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
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Ογ.
ρσ̣
Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Γα[β]ρᾶς
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God, turned to her left with her hands upraised in supplication. Faint traces of sigla on either side: μθ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ι
Ογ.
ρσ̣
Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Γα[β]ρᾶς
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2055 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἰωάννης ὁ Γαβρᾶς
John Gabras