Basil protokouropalates (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore, nimbed, with spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Faint traces of sigla to either side: ̣|Θ̣Ε̣|ΟΔ̣|̣|Ρ̣, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρ(ος). No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No border visible.
Σ̣ΚΕΠΟΙ
̣ΑΣΙΛΕΙ,
ΑΚΡΟ
ΠΑΛΑΤ,
σκέποι(ς) Βασίλει(ον) (πρωτο)κουροπαλάτ(ην)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore, nimbed, with spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Faint traces of sigla to either side: ̣|Θ̣Ε̣|ΟΔ̣|̣|Ρ̣, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρ(ος). No border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No border visible.
Σ̣ΚΕΠΟΙ
̣ΑΣΙΛΕΙ,
ΑΚΡΟ
ΠΑΛΑΤ,
σκέποι(ς) Βασίλει(ον) (πρωτο)κουροπαλάτ(ην)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4123 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Condition | Worn and corroded; cracked along channel on obverse. |
Translation
σκέποις Βασίλειον πρωτοκουροπαλάτην.
May you protect Basil, protokouropalates.