Anna Dalassene, protokouropalatissa (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in seven lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕΟ
.ΘΕΙΤΗΣΗ
.ΟΥΛΗΑΝΝΗ
ΑΚΟΥΡΟΠΑ
ΛΑΤΙΣΗΤΗ
ΔΑΛΑΣΣΙ
ΝΗ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Ἄννη πρωτοκουροπαλατίσῃ τῇ Δαλασσηνῇ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in seven lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕΟ
.ΘΕΙΤΗΣΗ
.ΟΥΛΗΑΝΝΗ
ΑΚΟΥΡΟΠΑ
ΛΑΤΙΣΗΤΗ
ΔΑΛΑΣΣΙ
ΝΗ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Ἄννη πρωτοκουροπαλατίσῃ τῇ Δαλασσηνῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1116 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 2695a. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Ἄννη πρωτοκουροπαλατίσῃ τῇ Δαλασσηνῇ.
Lord, help your servant Anna Dalassene, protokouropalatissa.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)
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Commentary
This is the mother of Alexios I.