Christopher Goudeles, magistros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,Θ,
ΧΡΙΣΤΟ
ΟΡΜΑΓ,
ΣΤΡΤ
ΓΕΛ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Χριστοφόρῳ μαγ(ί)στρῳ τῷ Γουδέλ(ῃ)
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ,Θ,
ΧΡΙΣΤΟ
ΟΡΜΑΓ,
ΣΤΡΤ
ΓΕΛ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Χριστοφόρῳ μαγ(ί)στρῳ τῷ Γουδέλ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.692 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Χριστοφόρῳ μαγίστρῳ τῷ Γουδέλῃ.
Mother of God, help Christopher Goudeles, magisters.
Commentary
Note a seal struck by the same owner including his rank as strategos: PBW : Christophoros 20139.