John Philokales, protospatharios and hypatos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Sigla visible in the medallion: Σ̅Σ̅: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)]ς [Χ(ριστό)]ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
ι̅σπθ
ρι,Sυπτ,
τφιλο
κλ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρί(ῳ) (καὶ) ὑπάτ(ῳ) τῷ Φιλοκάλ(ῃ)
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Sigla visible in the medallion: Σ̅Σ̅: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)]ς [Χ(ριστό)]ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
ι̅σπθ
ρι,Sυπτ,
τφιλο
κλ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)σπαθ(α)ρί(ῳ) (καὶ) ὑπάτ(ῳ) τῷ Φιλοκάλ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1684 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ πρωτοσπαθαρίῳ καὶ ὑπάτῳ τῷ Φιλοκάλῃ.
Mother of God, help John Philokales, protospatharios and hypatos.
Commentary
See PBW : Ioannes 20720.