Charalampos protovestes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅–Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and below. Border of dots.
.ΚΕΘ,
Χ̣ΑΡ̣Λ̣Α
.Π.ΠΡΟ
ΤΟΕΣ
Τ
[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) Χαραλά[μ]π[ῳ] προτοβέστ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅–Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and below. Border of dots.
.ΚΕΘ,
Χ̣ΑΡ̣Λ̣Α
.Π.ΠΡΟ
ΤΟΕΣ
Τ
[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) Χαραλά[μ]π[ῳ] προτοβέστ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2258 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and worn. Struck off center. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Χαραλάμπῳ προτοβέστῃ.
Lord, help Charalampos, protovestes.
Bibliography
- Sigillographie de l’Empire byzantin (Open in Zotero), 635
Commentary
The reading of the owner's Christian name, Charalampos (or Charalambos), is likely but not certain.