Constantine Aplesphares, kouropalates (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
οηθει
κ̅νκου
ρπλτη
τπ̣λη
σ̣ρη
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) κουρωπαλάτῃ τῷ Ἀπλησφάρῃ
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
οηθει
κ̅νκου
ρπλτη
τπ̣λη
σ̣ρη
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) κουρωπαλάτῃ τῷ Ἀπλησφάρῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.965 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Konstantinos 20359. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ κουρωπαλάτῃ τῷ Ἀπλησφάρῃ.
Mother of God, help Constantine Aplesphares, kouropalates.