John Mouzakes, protonobellisimos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding spear in right hand and shield in left. Sigla preserved at right: Τ|Ρ|Ι : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημη]τρι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣
Ι̅Α͂Ν̣
ΛΛΙΣΙΜ
ΤΜΟ..
ΚΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε [β(οή)θ(ει)] Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)νωβ[ε]λλισίμ[ῳ] τῷ Μο[υζά]κῃ
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding spear in right hand and shield in left. Sigla preserved at right: Τ|Ρ|Ι : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημη]τρι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε̣
Ι̅Α͂Ν̣
ΛΛΙΣΙΜ
ΤΜΟ..
ΚΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε [β(οή)θ(ει)] Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)νωβ[ε]λλισίμ[ῳ] τῷ Μο[υζά]κῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3196 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Pierced on the right side of the obverse. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ πρωτονωβελλισίμῳ τῷ Μο[υζά?]κῃ.
Lord, help John Mo[uza]kes, protonobellisimos.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's family name is not entirely certain but is the most likely one.