Constantine Opos, protonobellisimos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
θ̣κεο
ηθεικ̅ν
ανελλι
σιμοτο
Π
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) (πρωτο)νωβελλισίμο το Ὠπῷ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
θ̣κεο
ηθεικ̅ν
ανελλι
σιμοτο
Π
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Κων(σταντίνῳ) (πρωτο)νωβελλισίμο το Ὠπῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1222 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Stavros G. Georgiou, "The Byzantine family of Opos: Addenda et corrigenda," Byzantion 83 (2013), no. 14. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ πρωτονωβελλισίμο το Ὠπῷ.
Mother of God, help Constantine Opos, protonobellisimos.
Commentary