Gregory Trachaneiotes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: Μ : Μ(ήτηρ) [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
γρηγορ,
ττρ
χνι
τ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Γρηγορ(ίῳ) τῷ Τραχανιώτ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: Μ : Μ(ήτηρ) [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
γρηγορ,
ττρ
χνι
τ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Γρηγορ(ίῳ) τῷ Τραχανιώτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.599 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Gregorios 20157. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Γρηγορίῳ τῷ Τραχανιώτῃ.
Mother of God, help Gregory Trachaneiotes.