Manuel Chrysographos (twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
χρυσο
̣ο̣ν̣σκεποισ
μεμανου
ηλκορη
Χρυσογράφον σκέποις με Μανουὴλ, κόρη
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
χρυσο
̣ο̣ν̣σκεποισ
μεμανου
ηλκορη
Χρυσογράφον σκέποις με Μανουὴλ, κόρη
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4000 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
Χρυσογράφον σκέποις με Μανουὴλ, κόρη.
Virgin, may you protect me, Manuel Chrysographos.
Commentary
We read Chrysographos as the owner's family name but it may refer to his profession.