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Peter Skepides (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


θ̣κ̅ε,θ,
π̣ετρ
τσκε
πιδει

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Πέτρῳ τῷ Σκεπίδει

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


θ̣κ̅ε,θ,
π̣ετρ
τσκε
πιδει

Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Πέτρῳ τῷ Σκεπίδει

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4776
Diameter 21.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Πέτρῳ τῷ Σκεπίδει.

Mother of God, help Peter Skepides.