Constantine N., magistros (eleventh century)
Obverse
Half-length representation of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Sigla partially preserved at left: ρ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. No border visible.
Reverse
Partially preserved inscription of at least four lines. No border visible.
̣Σ̣
̅ΝΜγ
τ̣Ρ,..
̣....
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δ[ούλ(ῳ) Κ]ων(σταντίνῳ) μαγ[ίσ]τρ(ῳ) [τῷ] .ου...
Obverse
Half-length representation of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Sigla partially preserved at left: ρ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. No border visible.
Reverse
Partially preserved inscription of at least four lines. No border visible.
̣Σ̣
̅ΝΜγ
τ̣Ρ,..
̣....
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δ[ούλ(ῳ) Κ]ων(σταντίνῳ) μαγ[ίσ]τρ(ῳ) [τῷ] .ου...
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.686 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ μαγίστρῳ τῷ .ου...
Mother of God, help your servant Constantine ..., magistros.
Commentary
The inscription appears to have concluded with the owner's family name which cannot be reconstituted on the basis of the letters visible. If we are correct in identifying an ου ligature in the last line, then the names Doukas or Bourtzes are possible.