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Constantine Gripsos (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ke̅,θ̣
Κ̅Ντ
γριψ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) τῷ Γρίψῳ

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ke̅,θ̣
Κ̅Ντ
γριψ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) τῷ Γρίψῳ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1163
Diameter 19.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ Γρίψῳ.

Lord, help Constantine Gripsos.