Elias xenodochos (eleventh century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4332 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28 mm |
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin with both hands open in front of her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with lines above and below. Border of dots.
θ̅κ̅ε̅,
ηθ,τσδ.
ηλιαε
νοδοχ,
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἠλίᾳ ξενοδόχῳ
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἠλίᾳ ξενοδόχῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant the xenodochos Elias.