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Michael Baltetzes, proedros (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of a military saint (St George?). Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Border of dots.

κε,θ,
μιΕρ̣
Το̣Λ̣
Τετι

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχ(αὴλ) (προ)έδρῳ το Βαλτέτζι

Obverse

Bust of a military saint (St George?). Details indistinct. Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Border of dots.

κε,θ,
μιΕρ̣
Το̣Λ̣
Τετι

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχ(αὴλ) (προ)έδρῳ το Βαλτέτζι

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.2235
Diameter 18.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ προέδρῳ το Βαλτέτζι.

Lord, help Michael Baltetzes, proedros.