Theophilos Pakourianos (?) (eleventh century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps. Fleurons on either side. Along the circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock. Border of dots.
κεοηθει̣τσδλο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross of dots at the end. Border of dots.
θ̣ε̣.
φλ̣.οπ̣
ακ̣̣ρ̣.α
ν̣
Θε[ο]φίλῳ [τ]ο Πακουρ[ι]ανῷ
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps. Fleurons on either side. Along the circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock. Border of dots.
κεοηθει̣τσδλο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross of dots at the end. Border of dots.
θ̣ε̣.
φλ̣.οπ̣
ακ̣̣ρ̣.α
ν̣
Θε[ο]φίλῳ [τ]ο Πακουρ[ι]ανῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3026 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken in two along the channel. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεοφίλῳ το Πακουριανῷ.
Lord, help your servant Theophilos Pakourianos.
Commentary
The reading we offer of this poorly preserved inscription is very tentative. The owner's Christian and family names require confirmation or correction from other sources.