Gregory Taronites, protonobellisimos and doux (eleventh century)
Obverse
A scene, apparently the Hypapante, with the Mother of God on the right presenting the child to a figure on the left, likely Simeon, in accordance with the passage in Luke 2: 22-40. Indistinct lettering in the center. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣.
Ρ̣Η̣ΓΟΡΙ̣
Ν̣ΕΛΛΙ
Σ̣ΙΜ
Κ̣ΙΤΤΑΡ
.ΝΙΤΗ
Κύριε β(οή)[θ(ει) Γ]ρηγορίῳ [(πρωτο)]νωβελλισίμῳ (καὶ) δουκὶ τῷ Ταρ[ω]νίτῃ
Obverse
A scene, apparently the Hypapante, with the Mother of God on the right presenting the child to a figure on the left, likely Simeon, in accordance with the passage in Luke 2: 22-40. Indistinct lettering in the center. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣.
Ρ̣Η̣ΓΟΡΙ̣
Ν̣ΕΛΛΙ
Σ̣ΙΜ
Κ̣ΙΤΤΑΡ
.ΝΙΤΗ
Κύριε β(οή)[θ(ει) Γ]ρηγορίῳ [(πρωτο)]νωβελλισίμῳ (καὶ) δουκὶ τῷ Ταρ[ω]νίτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.793 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Gregorios 20142; and Stratos Nikolaros, “Die Taronitai. Eine prosopographisch-sigillographische Studie,” Millennium 14 (2017), 227-291, no. 19. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Γρηγορίῳ πρωτονωβελλισίμῳ καὶ δουκὶ τῷ Ταρωνίτῃ.
Lord, help Gregory Taronites, protonobellisimos and doux.