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Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

The Annunciation. The archangel Gabriel approaches the Virgin (who is not shown). At right, the salutation (Luke I: 28): χε|χ.|ρι|μ̣|ν̣ : Χ(αῖρ)ε, (και)χ[α]ρι[τω]μ(έ)ν(η). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κΕ
οηθει
τ
νλλο
ν
̣Οντι
εμε

Σ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τὼν βουλλώνοντα δι᾽ ἐμὲ δι(καί)ως

Obverse

The Annunciation. The archangel Gabriel approaches the Virgin (who is not shown). At right, the salutation (Luke I: 28): χε|χ.|ρι|μ̣|ν̣ : Χ(αῖρ)ε, (και)χ[α]ρι[τω]μ(έ)ν(η). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κΕ
οηθει
τ
νλλο
ν
̣Οντι
εμε

Σ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τὼν βουλλώνοντα δι᾽ ἐμὲ δι(καί)ως

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1897
Diameter 18.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τὼν βουλλώνοντα δι᾽ ἐμὲ δικαίως.

Lord, help the man who sealed this faithfully in my name.