John Kibyrraiotes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin Hodegetria, holding the Child. Sigla: Θ.: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Inscription on two sides. Border of dots.
ΗΟ Τ
ΔΗ Ρ
ΓΗ Ι
Α
Ἡ Ὁδηγήτρια
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣ΕΟ.
.ΕΙΤΣ
ΟΥΛΙ
ΤΙΥΡ
ΡΑΙ̣Τ̣Η
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Κιβυρραιώτῃ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin Hodegetria, holding the Child. Sigla: Θ.: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Inscription on two sides. Border of dots.
ΗΟ Τ
ΔΗ Ρ
ΓΗ Ι
Α
Ἡ Ὁδηγήτρια
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣ΕΟ.
.ΕΙΤΣ
ΟΥΛΙ
ΤΙΥΡ
ΡΑΙ̣Τ̣Η
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Κιβυρραιώτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.37 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Κιβυρραιώτῃ.
Lord, help your servant, John Kibyrraiotes.