John Katakalos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
θκεο
ηθειια
ννητκα
τακαλ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Κατακαλῷ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2607 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20297. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Κατακαλῷ.
Mother of God, help John Katakalos.
Commentary
Note the superfluous abbreviation mark in the second line of the reverse.