Marianos Maurokatakalon (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
Κ̣Ε̣
ΟΗΘΕ
ΤΣ
ΥΛ
Κ(ύρι)ε [β]οήθε[ι] τῷ σῷ δ[ο]ύλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
̣ΡΙ
Ν̣ΤΜ.
ΥΡΟΚΤ̣
ΚΛ
[Μ]αρι[α]νῷ τῷ Μ[α]υροκατακάλῳ
Obverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
Κ̣Ε̣
ΟΗΘΕ
ΤΣ
ΥΛ
Κ(ύρι)ε [β]οήθε[ι] τῷ σῷ δ[ο]ύλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
̣ΡΙ
Ν̣ΤΜ.
ΥΡΟΚΤ̣
ΚΛ
[Μ]αρι[α]νῷ τῷ Μ[α]υροκατακάλῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.960 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μαριανῷ τῷ Μαυροκατακάλῳ.
Lord, help your servant Marianos Maurokatakalon.
Commentary
Marianos Maurokatakalon is portrayed in heroic terms by Anna Komnena; he was active between 1094 and 1108. See PBW : Marianos 15001.