Michael (son or man of) Hexamilites (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a book in his left. Inscription in two columns: .|.Ι|ḲΛ|Α̣Ο̣|Σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν]ι[κ](ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣̅.,
ΜΙΧΑ̣ΗΛ̣
ΤΕΑ
ΜΗΛ̣ΛΗ
Τ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ ὡ τοῦ Ἑξαμηλλήτ(ου)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a book in his left. Inscription in two columns: .|.Ι|ḲΛ|Α̣Ο̣|Σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν]ι[κ](ό)λαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣̅.,
ΜΙΧΑ̣ΗΛ̣
ΤΕΑ
ΜΗΛ̣ΛΗ
Τ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ ὡ τοῦ Ἑξαμηλλήτ(ου)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3053 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Michael 20304. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ ὡ τοῦ Ἑξαμηλλήτου.
Lord, help Michael, son of Hexamilites.
Commentary
The formula ὁ τοῦ Ἑξαμιλίτου likely means that the owner was a member of the Hexamilites family, as opposed to someone in their service.