Anonymous panhypersebastos (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the Christ child in her lap. An archangel standing on either side (most likely Gabriel and Michael). No inscription visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
τον
πανυπερ
σεαον
.γνημε
..ε̣Πε̣
τὸν πανυπερσέβαστον, [Ἁ]γνή, με [σκ]έπε
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne, holding the Christ child in her lap. An archangel standing on either side (most likely Gabriel and Michael). No inscription visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
τον
πανυπερ
σεαον
.γνημε
..ε̣Πε̣
τὸν πανυπερσέβαστον, [Ἁ]γνή, με [σκ]έπε
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2236 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Zacos 2720. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
τὸν πανυπερσέβαστον, Ἁγνή, με σκέπε.
Holy One, protect me, the panhypersebastos.