Himerios Maurikas, proedros and doux (eleventh century)
Obverse
Half-length depiction of a military saint. Armor or lamellar is visible on his right side. He holds a spear in his right hand and in his left a shield, which possibly bears a lily or fleur-de-lis device. Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length depiction of a military saint. Armor or lamellar is visible on his right side. He holds a spear in his right hand and in his left a shield, which possibly bears a lily or fleur-de-lis device. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, only four of which are visible. Decoration below. Border of dots.
ιμερι
ροερ
ουκιτ,
μαυρικ
. . . Ἱμερί(ῳ) [π]ροέδρ[ῳ (καὶ)] δουκὶ τ(ῷ) Μαυρικ[ᾷ]
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1168 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
... Ἱμερίῳ προέδρῳ καὶ δουκὶ τῷ Μαυρικᾷ
... Himerios Maurikas, proedros and doux.
Commentary
The Maurix or Maurikas family has a few other known members, including Michael, but this Himerios is otherwise unattested.