Stephen (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
θ̣κε
οηθει
τ̣σ,,
στεφ
̣ν
Θ(εοτό)κε [β]οήθει τῷ σ(ῷ) δού(λῳ) Στεφάνῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
θ̣κε
οηθει
τ̣σ,,
στεφ
̣ν
Θ(εοτό)κε [β]οήθει τῷ σ(ῷ) δού(λῳ) Στεφάνῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1591 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Struck off center. Partially corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Stephen.