Michael Maleinos, patrikios (eleventh century)
Obverse
In the center, a bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
θκεοηθειμιχηλ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ
Obverse
In the center, a bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
θκεοηθειμιχηλ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ
Reverse
In the center, a bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription: |ν|ικ|ο|λ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλ(αος). Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
πτρικιτμλειν
πατρικίῳ τῷ Μαλεΐνῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5543 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πατρικίῳ τῷ Μαλεΐνῳ.
Mother of God, help Michael Maleinos, patrikios.