Constantine Aplesphares, protokouropalates (eleventh/twelth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla at right and left: ̅-ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Θ̣ΚΕΟΗ
ΘΕΙΚ̅ΝΑ͂
ΚΡΠΑΛ
ΤΑΠΛΙ
ΣΦΑΡΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) (πρωτο)κουρωπαλά(τῃ) τῷ Ἀπλισφάρι
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla at right and left: ̅-ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Θ̣ΚΕΟΗ
ΘΕΙΚ̅ΝΑ͂
ΚΡΠΑΛ
ΤΑΠΛΙ
ΣΦΑΡΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) (πρωτο)κουρωπαλά(τῃ) τῷ Ἀπλισφάρι
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3899 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Konstantinos 20359. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ πρωτοκουρωπαλάτῃ τῷ Ἀπλισφάρι.
Mother of God, help Constantine Aplisphares, protokouropalates.