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John Kedrenos, protokouropalates and doux (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ι̅
κροπ
Sδουο
κιδρ
νοσ

Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)κουροπα(λάτης) (καὶ) δοὺξ ὁ Καιδρ(η)νός

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ι̅
κροπ
Sδουο
κιδρ
νοσ

Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)κουροπα(λάτης) (καὶ) δοὺξ ὁ Καιδρ(η)νός

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1864
Diameter 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm

Translation

Ἰωάννῃ πρωτοκουροπαλάτης καὶ δοὺξ ὁ Καιδρηνός.

John Kedrenos, protokouropalates and doux.