Daniel Antiochites, vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
̣,θ̣,νι
η̣λ̣̣εστ,χ,
τ̣̣ντι
ο̣χ̣ι̣τ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανιὴλ βεστ(άρ)χ(ῃ) τῷ Ἀντιοχίτ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
̣,θ̣,νι
η̣λ̣̣εστ,χ,
τ̣̣ντι
ο̣χ̣ι̣τ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανιὴλ βεστ(άρ)χ(ῃ) τῷ Ἀντιοχίτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2914 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped along the circumference. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Δανιὴλ βεστάρχῃ τῷ Ἀντιοχίτῃ.
Mother of God, help Daniel Antiochites, vestarches.
Commentary
See PBW: Daniel 20104.