Romanos Kenchres (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: Μρ̅θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκΕ
οηθει
τσ
Ρμν̣
Τκεγ
χρη
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ῥωμανῷ τῷ Κέγχρῃ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla on either side: Μρ̅θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκΕ
οηθει
τσ
Ρμν̣
Τκεγ
χρη
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ῥωμανῷ τῷ Κέγχρῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1196 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Romanos 20107. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ῥωμανῷ τῷ Κέγχρῃ
Mother of God, help your servant Romanos Kenchres.