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Peter Mermentoulos (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

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, a cross above. Border of dots.


.κ̅εοη
.ιτ͂σ͂
.́λ,πετρ
.͂μερμεν̣
τ́λ

[Θ(εοτό)]κε βοή[θ]ι τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλ(ῳ) Πέτρῳ [τ]ῷ Μερμεντούλῳ

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, a cross above. Border of dots.


.κ̅εοη
.ιτ͂σ͂
.́λ,πετρ
.͂μερμεν̣
τ́λ

[Θ(εοτό)]κε βοή[θ]ι τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλ(ῳ) Πέτρῳ [τ]ῷ Μερμεντούλῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2977
Diameter 22.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθι τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Πέτρῳ τῷ Μερμεντούλῳ.

Mother of God, help your servant Peter Mermentoulos.

Commentary

See also PBW: Petros 20133.