John Solomon, protasekretis (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Note the floral decoration on her veil. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε,Θ,
Ι̅Α͂ΑΣΗ
ΚΡΗΤ,Τ
ΣΟΛΟΜΝ
ΤΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)ασηκρῆτ(ις) τῷ Σολομῶντι
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Note the floral decoration on her veil. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε,Θ,
Ι̅Α͂ΑΣΗ
ΚΡΗΤ,Τ
ΣΟΛΟΜΝ
ΤΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)ασηκρῆτ(ις) τῷ Σολομῶντι
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3928 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Laurent, Corpus II, no. 8. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ πρωτασηκρῆτις τῷ Σολομῶντι.
Theotokos, help John Solomon, protasekretis.