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Michael N., protoproedros (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Half-length portrait of St Theodore holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield with his left arm. Epigraphy on either side: |Θ|ΕΟ| : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδ(ωρος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Last line partially legible. Border of dots.

Μ̣ΙΧΑ
.ΛΕ
ΡΟΤΟ
..ΙΡ

Μιχα[ὴ]λ (πρωτο)(προ)έδρο το ..ιρ..

Obverse

Half-length portrait of St Theodore holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield with his left arm. Epigraphy on either side: |Θ|ΕΟ| : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδ(ωρος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Last line partially legible. Border of dots.

Μ̣ΙΧΑ
.ΛΕ
ΡΟΤΟ
..ΙΡ

Μιχα[ὴ]λ (πρωτο)(προ)έδρο το ..ιρ..

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.838
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Μιχαὴλ πρωτοπροέδρο το ..ιρ..

Michael ..ir., protoproedros.