Daniel Antiochites, vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans holding the medallion before her. Sigla preserved at right: Θ̅ : [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Linear border.
ΘΚ̅Ε
̣ΘΔΑΝΙ̣
.Λ̣ΕΣΤΧ
.Α̣Ν̣Τ̣Ι
ο̣χ̣ιτ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανι[ὴ]λ βεστ(άρ)χ(ῃ) [τ]ῷ Ἀντιοχίτ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans holding the medallion before her. Sigla preserved at right: Θ̅ : [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Linear border.
ΘΚ̅Ε
̣ΘΔΑΝΙ̣
.Λ̣ΕΣΤΧ
.Α̣Ν̣Τ̣Ι
ο̣χ̣ιτ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανι[ὴ]λ βεστ(άρ)χ(ῃ) [τ]ῷ Ἀντιοχίτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3101 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
| Condition | Heavily worn on obverse; chipped in two places on border. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Daniel 20104. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Δανιὴλ βεστάρχῃ τῷ Ἀντιοχίτῃ.
Theotokos, help Daniel Antiochites, vestarches.