Alexander Kabasilas, nobelissimos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Standing image of the archangel Michael holding a trefoil sceptre and the globus. Inscription on either side: Μ|ΙΧ|Α: Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΑΛΕΑΝ
ΡΟΝΕ
ΛΗΣΙΜ,Τ
ΚΑΑΣΙ
Λ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἀλεξάνδρο νωβελησίμ(ῳ) τῷ Καβάσιλ(ᾳ)
Obverse
Standing image of the archangel Michael holding a trefoil sceptre and the globus. Inscription on either side: Μ|ΙΧ|Α: Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΑΛΕΑΝ
ΡΟΝΕ
ΛΗΣΙΜ,Τ
ΚΑΑΣΙ
Λ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἀλεξάνδρο νωβελησίμ(ῳ) τῷ Καβάσιλ(ᾳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.705 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Alexandros 101. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἀλεξάνδρο νωβελησίμῳ τῷ Καβάσιλᾳ.
Lord, help Alexander Kabasilas, nobelissimos.