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Theophanes monk (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with both hands open in front of her chest. Remains of an inscription: Θ: Μήτηρ Θεο. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with cross above and decoration below. Border of dots.


θκεο
.θιθεο
.ανιμο
ναχον
·

Θεοτόκε βοήθι Θεοφάνι μοναχόν

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with both hands open in front of her chest. Remains of an inscription: Θ: Μήτηρ Θεο. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with cross above and decoration below. Border of dots.


θκεο
.θιθεο
.ανιμο
ναχον
·

Θεοτόκε βοήθι Θεοφάνι μοναχόν

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.1989
Diameter 29.0 mm
Previous Editions

Laurent, Corpus V/2, no. 1457.

Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθι Θεοφάνι μοναχόν.

Lord, help Theophanes the monk.

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