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Maria proedrissa (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her left arm. Sigla preserved at right: θυ : [Μή(τη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


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[Θ]εοτό[κ]ε βοή[θε]ι Μαρί[ᾳ] προεδρήσᾳ

Obverse

The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her left arm. Sigla preserved at right: θυ : [Μή(τη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


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.ιμαρι
.προε
ρησα

[Θ]εοτό[κ]ε βοή[θε]ι Μαρί[ᾳ] προεδρήσᾳ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.827
Diameter 20.0 mm
Condition Struck off center.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μαρίᾳ προεδρήσᾳ.

Mother of God, help Maria, proedrissa.