Basil monk (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with medallion of Christ on her breast. Sigla: μ̅θ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with cross above. Linear border.
ΘΚΕ,Θ,
ΤΣΔ,
ΑΣΙΛ,Α
ΜΑΡΤ
Λ,
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλείῳ ἁμαρτωλῷ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with medallion of Christ on her breast. Sigla: μ̅θ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines with cross above. Linear border.
ΘΚΕ,Θ,
ΤΣΔ,
ΑΣΙΛ,Α
ΜΑΡΤ
Λ,
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλείῳ ἁμαρτωλῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.5098 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Βασιλείῳ ἁμαρτωλῷ.
Theotokos, help your servant, the sinner Basil.