Constantine (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠ,
ΠΑΝΑΓΝ,
ΣΟΝΛΑΤ,
Κ̅̅Ν̅
σκέπ(οις), πάναγν(ε), σὸν λάτ(ρην) Κων(σταντῖνον)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3724 |
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Diameter | 14.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
σκέποις, πάναγνε, σὸν λάτρην Κωνσταντῖνον.
All-holy One, may you protect your servant Constantine.
Commentary
A twelve-syllable verse.