Michael protokouropalates and doux (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with medallion. Sigla visible at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
. . .
ΜΙΧΑ̣Η̣Λ̣Α̣
ΚΡΟΠΑΛ̣.
ΤΗΚ
Τ.ΖΑ̣.
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει)] Μιχαὴλ (πρωτο)κουροπαλ[ά]τῃ (καὶ) δουκ(ὶ) τ...
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with medallion. Sigla visible at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
. . .
ΜΙΧΑ̣Η̣Λ̣Α̣
ΚΡΟΠΑΛ̣.
ΤΗΚ
Τ.ΖΑ̣.
[Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει)] Μιχαὴλ (πρωτο)κουροπαλ[ά]τῃ (καὶ) δουκ(ὶ) τ...
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2610 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πρωτοκουροπαλάτῃ καὶ δουκὶ τ. . .
Lord, help Michael protokouropalates and doux . . .
Commentary
The final line provides either a family name or region in which Michael exercised his authority as doux.