Timothy (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
St Timothy the Apostle standing, offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book in his left. At left: |τι|.οθ|..|. ; at right : ̣|Π|ΟΣ|Τ|ΟΛ|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Τιμόθεος ὁ Ἀπόστολος. Remains of a circular inscription between double border of dots.
Μ̣Ο̣Ι̣ΣΟΝΟΜ̣
... μοι σὸν ὁμ[ώνυμον] ...
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
St Timothy the Apostle standing, offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book in his left. At left: |τι|.οθ|..|. ; at right : ̣|Π|ΟΣ|Τ|ΟΛ|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Τιμόθεος ὁ Ἀπόστολος. Remains of a circular inscription between double border of dots.
Μ̣Ο̣Ι̣ΣΟΝΟΜ̣
... μοι σὸν ὁμ[ώνυμον] ...
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3648 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
... μοι σὸν ὁμώνυμον ...
... to me, your namesake ...
Commentary
The part of the inscription preserved shows that it formed a metrical verse typical of those calling upon the saint depicted to offer his protection to his namesake.