Samuel Alousianos, proedros and doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God, seated on a backless throne, holding the Child before her. Sigla: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΣΜΟΥΗΛ
ΠΡΟΕΔΡ
ΔΚΙΤ
ΛΟΥΣΙ
Ν
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Σαμουὴλ προέδρῳ (καὶ) δουκὶ τῷ Ἀλουσιάνῳ
Obverse
The Mother of God, seated on a backless throne, holding the Child before her. Sigla: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΣΜΟΥΗΛ
ΠΡΟΕΔΡ
ΔΚΙΤ
ΛΟΥΣΙ
Ν
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Σαμουὴλ προέδρῳ (καὶ) δουκὶ τῷ Ἀλουσιάνῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.280 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Samuel 101 (citing this and other seals dated to the years between 1060 and 1090). |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Σαμουὴλ προέδρῳ καὶ δουκὶ τῷ Ἀλουσιάνῳ.
Mother of God, help Samuel Alousianos, proedros and doux.