John Kibyrraiotes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin Hodegetria, holding the Child. Sigla: Θ. : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Inscription on either side: ΗΟ|ΔΗ|ΓΗΤ|Ρ|Ι|Α : ἡ Ὁδηγήτρια. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin Hodegetria, holding the Child. Sigla: Θ. : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Inscription on either side: ΗΟ|ΔΗ|ΓΗΤ|Ρ|Ι|Α : ἡ Ὁδηγήτρια. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
Κ̣ΕΟ.
.ΕΙΤΣ
ΟΥΛΙ
ΤΙΥΡ
ΡΑΙ̣Τ̣Η
Κ(ύρι)ε βο[ήθ]ει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Κιβυρραιώτῃ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.37 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Κιβυρραιώτῃ.
Lord, help your servant John Kibyrraiotes.