John Mousaraph, protoproedros and katepano (eleventh century)
Obverse
Archangel Michael standing, holding long staff in right hand and globus in left. Inscription in two columns on either side: M|IX|A : Μιχα(ὴλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅Θ
Ι̅Απρο
ΕΔΡ̣ΚΑ
ΤΕΠΑΝ
Τ,ΜΣΑΡ,
ΦΑ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)προέδρῳ (καὶ) κατεπάνω τ(ῷ) Μουσαραφᾷ
Obverse
Archangel Michael standing, holding long staff in right hand and globus in left. Inscription in two columns on either side: M|IX|A : Μιχα(ὴλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅Θ
Ι̅Απρο
ΕΔΡ̣ΚΑ
ΤΕΠΑΝ
Τ,ΜΣΑΡ,
ΦΑ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)προέδρῳ (καὶ) κατεπάνω τ(ῷ) Μουσαραφᾷ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3194 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ πρωτοπροέδρῳ καὶ κατεπάνω τῷ Μουσαραφᾷ.
Lord, help John Mousaraph, protoproedros and katepano.
Commentary
The form of this Arabic name is not certain; it could be Mousaraph, Mosaraph, or Mousaraphas.