Romanos (?) kouboukleisios and primikerios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. SIgla on both sides: ΘΥ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with cross above. Linear border.
.κε,θ,
ρωμα.
κκε
πριμη
κιριο
[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ῥωμα[ν(ῷ)] κουβου(κλησίῳ) κὲ πριμηκιρίο
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. SIgla on both sides: ΘΥ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with cross above. Linear border.
.κε,θ,
ρωμα.
κκε
πριμη
κιριο
[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ῥωμα[ν(ῷ)] κουβου(κλησίῳ) κὲ πριμηκιρίο
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.324 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ῥωμανῷ κουβουκλησίῳ κὲ πριμηκιρίο.
Lord, help Romanos kouboukleisios and primikerios.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's Christian name as Romanos is by no means certain. Confirmation or a correct reading must come from a better preserved parallel.