Christophoros Gabalas (?), patrikios and epi tou manglaviou (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΧΡΙΣΤΟ
ΦΟΡ
πρ̅ι̅⸣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Χριστοφόρῳ π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΕΠΙ
Τ.ΜΑΓ
ΛΑΙΤ̣.
.̣̣Λ̣
(καὶ) ἐπὶ τ[οῦ] μαγλαβίου τ(ῷ) [Γ]αβαλᾷ
Obverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΧΡΙΣΤΟ
ΦΟΡ
πρ̅ι̅⸣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Χριστοφόρῳ π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΕΠΙ
Τ.ΜΑΓ
ΛΑΙΤ̣.
.̣̣Λ̣
(καὶ) ἐπὶ τ[οῦ] μαγλαβίου τ(ῷ) [Γ]αβαλᾷ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3424 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken into two pieces. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Χριστοφόρῳ πατρικίῳ καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ μαγλαβίου τῷ Γαβαλᾷ.
Lord, help Christopher Gabalas, patrikios and epi tou manglaviou.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's family name is by no means certain but seems the most plausible in light of the letters visible.