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Stephen (twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.

κεοη
ητσ
ουλο
φ̣νο

[Θ(εοτό)]κε βοή[θ]η τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλο Στ[ε]φάνο

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.

κεοη
ητσ
ουλο
φ̣νο

[Θ(εοτό)]κε βοή[θ]η τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλο Στ[ε]φάνο

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1592
Diameter 26.0 mm
Condition Struck off center. Partially corroded.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλο Στεφάνο.

Mother of God, help your servant Stephen.