Theodosios Tzykanisteriotes, protoproedros (eleventh/twelfth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2625 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Field diameter | 19 mm |
| Condition | Punctured in two places. |
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her left arm. On her right, a small kneeling figure touches the hem of her garment. Inscription on either side: ̣̅θυ̅: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
θεοο̣σ̣ι
.α̣αε..
τυκ̣α̣
νιστηρι
τ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Θεοδοσί[ῳ] (πρωτο)(προ)έ[δρ]ῳ τῷ Τζυκανιστηριώτ(ῃ)
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδοσίῳ πρωτοπροέδρῳ τῷ Τζυκανιστηριώτῃ.
Mother of God, help Theodosios Tzykanisteriotes, protoproedros.