Basil Tripolites (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. The medallion of Christ is on her lap, with sigla on either side of the Child's head: ισ̅χσ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ṭΟnt..
π̣Ολιτην
σιλιον
μεσκε
π̣Ο̣Ι̣Σ
τὸν Τ[ρι]πολίτην Βασίλιον με σκέποις
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. The medallion of Christ is on her lap, with sigla on either side of the Child's head: ισ̅χσ̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ṭΟnt..
π̣Ολιτην
σιλιον
μεσκε
π̣Ο̣Ι̣Σ
τὸν Τ[ρι]πολίτην Βασίλιον με σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2291 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Basileios 20334. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
τὸν Τριπολίτην Βασίλιον με σκέποις.
May you protect me, Basil Tripolites.
Commentary
A twelve-syllable verse inscription.