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Michael protokouropalates (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

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

  
κεο
Ήθειμι
χῊλ
  

Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.

  
πρτο
κροπ
λ́τη
  

πρωτοκουροπαλάτῃ

Obverse

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

  
κεο
Ήθειμι
χῊλ
  

Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.

  
πρτο
κροπ
λ́τη
  

πρωτοκουροπαλάτῃ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2210
Diameter 24.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πρωτοκουροπαλάτῃ.

Lord, help Michael, protokouropalates.