Andronikos Machaires, vestes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with medallion of Christ before her. Sigla to either side: .Ρ̅ΘΥ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
̣θκεθ,
τσδ,
ανδρονη
κεστη
τμαχαι
ρ̣ι̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ἀνδρονήκῳ βέστῃ τῷ Μαχαί[ρι]
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with medallion of Christ before her. Sigla to either side: .Ρ̅ΘΥ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
̣θκεθ,
τσδ,
ανδρονη
κεστη
τμαχαι
ρ̣ι̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ἀνδρονήκῳ βέστῃ τῷ Μαχαί[ρι]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3145 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Large chunk out of the right side of the obverse. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀνδρονήκῳ βέστῃ τῷ Μαχαίρι.
Theotokos, help your servant Andronikos Machaires, vestes.
Commentary
The owner's family name is not certain but is the most plausible based on the letters visible.