Anna Synadene (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκΕ,θ,
νντη̣
Σινι
νην
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἄννᾳ τῇ Σιναδινήν
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκΕ,θ,
νντη̣
Σινι
νην
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἄννᾳ τῇ Σιναδινήν
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1290 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἄννᾳ τῇ Σιναδινήν.
Mother of God, help Anna Synadene.
Commentary
Note the shift from the dative to the accusative in the owner's Christian and family names.