John Synadenos, kouropalates and doux (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, the medallion of Christ before her. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. No border visible.
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.ΚΟΥΡ̣
Π̣ΑΛΆΤΗ̣
ΔΚῚΤ͂
ΥΝΑΔ̣
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ)] κουρ[ο]παλάτῃ [(καὶ)] δουκὶ τῷ [Σ]υναδην(ῷ)
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, the medallion of Christ before her. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. No border visible.
......
.ΚΟΥΡ̣
Π̣ΑΛΆΤΗ̣
ΔΚῚΤ͂
ΥΝΑΔ̣
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ)] κουρ[ο]παλάτῃ [(καὶ)] δουκὶ τῷ [Σ]υναδην(ῷ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3341 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ κουροπαλάτῃ καὶ δουκὶ τῷ Συναδηνῷ.
Mother of God, help John Synadenos, kouropalates and doux.
Commentary
The restoration of the owner's name as John and the confirmation of his title as kouropalates have been confirmed with reference to a better preserved parallel cited in PBW: Ioannes 119.