Basilakes (?) patrikios (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Sigla at left and above: μθ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Sigla at left and above: μθ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σκεπε
παναγνε
̣α̣σ̣ι̣λακη
..τ̣ρικη
σκέπε, Πάναγνε, Βασιλάκῃ [πα]τρικήῳ
Accession number | BZS.1977.34.16 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
σκέπε, Πάναγνε, Βασιλάκῃ πατρικήῳ.
All-holy One, protect Basilakes, patrikios.
Commentary
The poor state of preservation makes the reading of the owner's name provisional.