Garinos patrikios (eleventh century)
Obverse
The Virgin seated upon a cushioned throne, holding the Christ child on her lap with her hands. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̄Ε͵͵Θ̄͵
ΤΟΝΣΟΝ
ΔΟΥΛΟΝ
ΓΑΡΙΝΟΝ
ΠΑΤΡΙΚΙ
Ν
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τὸν σὸν δοῦλον Γαρινὸν πατρίκιων
Obverse
The Virgin seated upon a cushioned throne, holding the Christ child on her lap with her hands. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̄Ε͵͵Θ̄͵
ΤΟΝΣΟΝ
ΔΟΥΛΟΝ
ΓΑΡΙΝΟΝ
ΠΑΤΡΙΚΙ
Ν
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τὸν σὸν δοῦλον Γαρινὸν πατρίκιων
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.789 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τὸν σὸν δοῦλον Γαρινὸν πατρίκιων.
Theotokos, help your servant Garinos patrikios.
Commentary
While a strange name, Garinos is clearly present on the seal. It is possible that it is an engraver's error for Μάρινον (Marinos), but the seal is quite clear.