Eirene Rhadine, sebaste (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Illegible traces of sigla on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines; top and bottom lines poorly preserved. Border of dots.
θ̣Κ̣Ε̣Φ̣.
λατετ̣Η̣
λσ̣Η̣
Ρηνησε..
ητηρ̣Α̣
η̣Ν̣,
Θ(εοτό)κε φ[ύ]λατε τῇ δούλῃ σῇ [Εἰ]ρήνῃ σε[βα]στῇ τῇ Ῥαδην(ῇ)
Obverse
The Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Illegible traces of sigla on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines; top and bottom lines poorly preserved. Border of dots.
θ̣Κ̣Ε̣Φ̣.
λατετ̣Η̣
λσ̣Η̣
Ρηνησε..
ητηρ̣Α̣
η̣Ν̣,
Θ(εοτό)κε φ[ύ]λατε τῇ δούλῃ σῇ [Εἰ]ρήνῃ σε[βα]στῇ τῇ Ῥαδην(ῇ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.982 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε φύλατε τῇ δούλῃ σῇ Εἰρήνῃ σεβαστῇ τῇ Ῥαδηνῇ.
Mother of God, protect your servant Eirene Rhadine, sebaste.
Commentary
The reverse shows signs along the right side of a previous strike. The reading of the owner's family name is not entirely certain but it does accord with the name and dignity recorded on another seal attributed to Eirene Rhadine: see PBW: Eirene 20105.