Manuel Botaneiates, sebastos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅ΕΘ,
ΜΝΗΛ
ΣΕΣΤ
ΤΤ
ΝΕΙΤΗ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Μανουὴλ σεβαστῷ τῷ Βωτανειάτῃ
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅ΕΘ,
ΜΝΗΛ
ΣΕΣΤ
ΤΤ
ΝΕΙΤΗ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Μανουὴλ σεβαστῷ τῷ Βωτανειάτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2959 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μανουὴλ σεβαστῷ τῷ Βωτανειάτῃ.
Mother of God, help Manuel Botaneiates, sebastos.
Commentary
In all likelihood the Manuel Botaneiates who married the niece of Alexios Komnenos (1081-1118).