Eirene Doukaina (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, orans, with medallion of Christ before her.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
χαρι
τομενη
σπειρη
τηδ
νη
Κεχαριτομένη σκέπει Εἰήνῃ τῇ Δουκαίνῃ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4561 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Κεχαριτομένη σκέπει Εἰρήνῃ τῇ Δουκαίνῃ.
Blessèd One, protect Eirene Doukaina.
Commentary
A fifteen syllable verse. Note the use of for καὶ/κὲ apart from its normal use and meaning as "and."