Andronikos Philokales (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
,Θ,ΑΝ
ΔΡΝ
ΚΤΦΥ
ΛΚΑΛ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἀνδρων(ί)κ(ῳ) τ(ῷ) Φυλ(ο)κάλ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
,Θ,ΑΝ
ΔΡΝ
ΚΤΦΥ
ΛΚΑΛ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἀνδρων(ί)κ(ῳ) τ(ῷ) Φυλ(ο)κάλ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3248 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἀνδρωνίκῳ τῷ Φυλοκάλῃ.
Theotokos, help Andronikos Philokales.
Commentary
On Andronikos Philokales, active during the 1060s, see PBW: Andronikos 103.