Basilakios proedros and doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the medallion of Christ on her lap. Sigla on either side: –ΘΥ̣̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣
̣ΑΣΙΛΑ
Κ̣ΙΑ̅ΝΟΙΑ
ΘΥ̅ΠΡΟΕ
Ρ
ΚΙ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) Βασιλακίῳ (προ)νοίᾳ Θ(εο)ῦ προέδρῳ (καὶ) δουκί
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the medallion of Christ on her lap. Sigla on either side: –ΘΥ̣̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣
̣ΑΣΙΛΑ
Κ̣ΙΑ̅ΝΟΙΑ
ΘΥ̅ΠΡΟΕ
Ρ
ΚΙ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) Βασιλακίῳ (προ)νοίᾳ Θ(εο)ῦ προέδρῳ (καὶ) δουκί
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2255 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and worn; both dies slightly off-center. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 2692(B). |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Βασιλακίῳ προνοίᾳ Θεοῦ προέδρῳ καὶ δουκί.
Lord, help by the providence of God Basilakios, proedros and doux.
Commentary
The reading of the first line of the reverse inscription is uncertain; it may also have read Θ(εοτό)κε β(οήθει).