John (Doukas), caesar (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, nimbate, holding before her the medallion of the Christ child. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Circular inscription within border of dots.
ΘΚΕΟΗ....ΣΟΥΛ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Bust of the caesar John Doukas, with forked beard, wearing a jeweled crown surmounted by a cross, a divitision, and a chlamys fastened at the right shoulder, and holding a cross in his right hand. Circular inscription within border of dots.
ῙΤ..........ΑΤ,ΚΑΙΣΑΡ,
Ἰωάννῃ τῷ εὐτυχεστάτῳ καίσαρι
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, nimbate, holding before her the medallion of the Christ child. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Circular inscription within border of dots.
ΘΚΕΟΗ....ΣΟΥΛ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Bust of the caesar John Doukas, with forked beard, wearing a jeweled crown surmounted by a cross, a divitision, and a chlamys fastened at the right shoulder, and holding a cross in his right hand. Circular inscription within border of dots.
ῙΤ..........ΑΤ,ΚΑΙΣΑΡ,
Ἰωάννῃ τῷ εὐτυχεστάτῳ καίσαρι
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5635 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos–Veglery, no. 2683b. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ εὐτυχεστάτῳ καίσαρι.
Theotokos, help your servant John, the most fortunate caesar.
Commentary
John Doukas was made caesar (kaisar) by his brother Constantine X Doukas (1059–1067) and held this title until his death in 1088. See the commentary to the related specimens listed below.