Stephen (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θ̣κ̅ε
.ο̣ηθ,τ
..λ
..εφ
ν
Θ(εοτό)κε [β]οήθ(ει) τῷ [σῷ] δούλῳ [Στ]εφάν(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θ̣κ̅ε
.ο̣ηθ,τ
..λ
..εφ
ν
Θ(εοτό)κε [β]οήθ(ει) τῷ [σῷ] δούλῳ [Στ]εφάν(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1590 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Partially effaced. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Stephen.