George Mouzalon, patrikios and symponos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of the Mother of God, turned toward her left. Sigla to either side: ΜΡ̅ - ΘΥ̅, Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Border of dots.
ικ̣ι̣ω̣.
υ̣μπον̣ο̣
τ̣μζα̣
λνι
λνι
[Κ(ύρι)ε or Θ(εοτόκ)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Γεωργίῳ π(ατρ)]ικίῳ [(καὶ)] [σ]υμπόνο τῷ Μουζάλωνι
Obverse
Standing figure of the Mother of God, turned toward her left. Sigla to either side: ΜΡ̅ - ΘΥ̅, Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines. Border of dots.
ικ̣ι̣ω̣.
υ̣μπον̣ο̣
τ̣μζα̣
λνι
λνι
[Κ(ύρι)ε or Θ(εοτόκ)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Γεωργίῳ π(ατρ)]ικίῳ [(καὶ)] [σ]υμπόνο τῷ Μουζάλωνι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3198 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε (or Θεοτόκε) βοήθει Γεωργίῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ συμπόνο τῷ Μουζάλωνι.
Lord (or Theotokos), help George Mouzalon, patrikios and symponos.
Commentary
The reading and the owner's name have been confirmed with reference to a related seal: BZS 1955.1.3197.
This specimen was struck twice. Note the decoration and the repeated letters at the bottom of the reverse inscription.