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Michael protokouropalates (twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.

κε̅
Ήθειμ
χῊλ
  

Κ(ύρι)ε β[ο]ήθει Μ[ι]χαὴλ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. A decoration below. Border of dots.

ρτ.
̣ροπ
́τη
  

[π]ρωτ[οκ]ουροπα[λ]ἀτῃ

Obverse

Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.

κε̅
Ήθειμ
χῊλ
  

Κ(ύρι)ε β[ο]ήθει Μ[ι]χαὴλ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. A decoration below. Border of dots.

ρτ.
̣ροπ
́τη
  

[π]ρωτ[οκ]ουροπα[λ]ἀτῃ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1511
Diameter 19.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πρωτοκουροπαλἀτῃ.

Lord, help Michael, protokouropalates.

Commentary

Note the use of accents in the inscription.