Soterichos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Half-length depiction of Christ (Antiphonites, "the Respondent") offering a blessing and holding the Gospel. Inscription : ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅|Ο|ΑΝ|ΤΦ|ΝΙ|Τ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸ)ς ὁ Ἀντ(ι)φωνιτής. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
ΣΤΗ
ΡΙΧΟΝΣΚΕ
.ΟΙΣΜΕΣΟΝ
ΛΑΤΡΙΝ
ΛΟΓΕ
Σωτήριχον σκέ[π]οις με σὸν λατριν, Λόγε
Obverse
Half-length depiction of Christ (Antiphonites, "the Respondent") offering a blessing and holding the Gospel. Inscription : ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅|Ο|ΑΝ|ΤΦ|ΝΙ|Τ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸ)ς ὁ Ἀντ(ι)φωνιτής. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
ΣΤΗ
ΡΙΧΟΝΣΚΕ
.ΟΙΣΜΕΣΟΝ
ΛΑΤΡΙΝ
ΛΟΓΕ
Σωτήριχον σκέ[π]οις με σὸν λατριν, Λόγε
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.737 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Σωτήριχον σκέποις με σὸν λατριν, Λόγε.
Holy Word, may you protect me, your servant Soterichos.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.