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Christopher Zonaras (twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: θυ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


σοι
σαμμε
ναρανχρ
ιοφορον

σῴζοις, ἄμωμε, Ζωναρᾶν Χριστοφόρον

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: θυ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


σοι
σαμμε
ναρανχρ
ιοφορον

σῴζοις, ἄμωμε, Ζωναρᾶν Χριστοφόρον

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1356
Diameter 25.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm
Previous Editions

See PBW: Christophoros 20135.

Translation

σῴζοις, ἄμωμε, Ζωναρᾶν Χριστοφόρον.

Immaculate One, may you protect Christopher Zonaras.