Constantine (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε
ΘΚ̅Ν
ΤΣ,̅
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) τῷ σ(ῷ) δ(ούλ)ῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε
ΘΚ̅Ν
ΤΣ,̅
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) τῷ σ(ῷ) δ(ούλ)ῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1395 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ σῷ δούλῳ.
Mother of God, help Constantine, your servant.