Constantine Choirosphaktes, praitor (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
χσ̣̅ο
ηθοσ̣.ν
λ̣ογοισεν
πρακτ.
οισ
Χ(ριστὸ)ς βοηθὸς [ἐ]ν λόγοις, ἐν πρακτ[έ]οις
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines; illegible traces of a last line visible. Border of dots.
κ̅ν
πραιτ
.ιτχο
ρ̣οσφα̣
Κων(σταντίνῳ) πραίτω[ρ]ι τῷ Χο[ι]ροσφά[κτῃ]
Obverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
χσ̣̅ο
ηθοσ̣.ν
λ̣ογοισεν
πρακτ.
οισ
Χ(ριστὸ)ς βοηθὸς [ἐ]ν λόγοις, ἐν πρακτ[έ]οις
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines; illegible traces of a last line visible. Border of dots.
κ̅ν
πραιτ
.ιτχο
ρ̣οσφα̣
Κων(σταντίνῳ) πραίτω[ρ]ι τῷ Χο[ι]ροσφά[κτῃ]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1650 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Konstantinos 126 (dating this and its parallels to the years between 1090 and 1100). |
Translation
Χριστὸς βοηθὸς ἐν λόγοις, ἐν πρακτέοις Κωνσταντίνῳ πραίτωρι τῷ Χοιροσφάκτῃ.
Christ be of aid to the praitor Constantine Choirosphaktes in the crafting of his letters and deeds.
Commentary
A distinctive metrical inscription.