George Pekoules (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε̅
,θ,τσ
ˊγεοργ,
τοπεκ
λ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Γεοργ(ίῳ) το Πεκούλ(ῃ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1183 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεοργίῳ το Πεκούλῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant George Pekoules.
Commentary