George Choirosphaktes (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠˊΘΚΕ
ΓΕΡΓΙ
ΤΧΟΙΡ
ΣΦΑΚΤΗ̣
σκέπ(ε), Θ(εοτό)κε, Γεωργίῳ τῷ Χοιρ(ο)σφάκτῃ
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠˊΘΚΕ
ΓΕΡΓΙ
ΤΧΟΙΡ
ΣΦΑΚΤΗ̣
σκέπ(ε), Θ(εοτό)κε, Γεωργίῳ τῷ Χοιρ(ο)σφάκτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.782 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Georgios 20194. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σκέπε, Θεοτόκε, Γεωργίῳ τῷ Χοιροσφάκτῃ.
Mother of God, protect George Choirosphaktes.