Constantine Iasites (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. A decoration below. Border of dots.
θκ̅εοηθ,
τσου
λκνστν
τιντι
σιτι
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ Ἰασίτι
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. A decoration below. Border of dots.
θκ̅εοηθ,
τσου
λκνστν
τιντι
σιτι
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ Ἰασίτι
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.963 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ τῷ Ἰασίτι.
Mother of God, help your servant Constantine Iasites.
Commentary
See PBW : Konstantinos 125 (noting that the owner is attested with the rank of kouropalates at the Synod of 1094).