Basil monk and bishop (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin holding the child. Inscription: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚε̅,θ,
ασηλ,
ευτελι
αχεπ,
σκοπ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βασηλείῳ εὐτελἰ μοναχῷ καὶ ἐπισκόπῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.361 |
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Diameter | 39.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βασηλείῳ εὐτελἰ μοναχῷ καὶ ἐπισκόπῳ.
Theotokos, help Basil the worthless monk and bishop.