John Doukas, kouropalates (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |η|μητ|ρι|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
κε,θ,
τσ̣λ,
ι̅κροπ
λτητ
ουκ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Ἰω(άννῃ) κουροπαλάτῃ τῷ Δούκα
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |η|μητ|ρι|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
κε,θ,
τσ̣λ,
ι̅κροπ
λτητ
ουκ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Ἰω(άννῃ) κουροπαλάτῃ τῷ Δούκα
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2382 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. PBW: Ioannes 20689. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ κουροπαλάτῃ τῷ Δούκα.
Lord, help your servant John Doukas, kouropalates.