Eudokia ... (eleventh century)
Obverse
A military saint, holding a spear and shield, standing between palm trees. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; last two lines from a previous strike. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε̣,θ,
τηση̣λ,
ευοκ̣ι̣̣
̣σ̣ικι
σ̣̣
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Εὐδοκίᾳ ...
Obverse
A military saint, holding a spear and shield, standing between palm trees. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; last two lines from a previous strike. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε̣,θ,
τηση̣λ,
ευοκ̣ι̣̣
̣σ̣ικι
σ̣̣
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Εὐδοκίᾳ ...
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3324 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Overstruck. |
| Previous Editions | See Laurent, 1465 and 1294 bis. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Εὐδοκίᾳ ...
Mother of God, help your servant Eudokia ...
Commentary
This seal was struck twice, as remnants of a first strike are evident in the last two lines of the reverse. It is also noticeable that the image of the standing military saint is accompanied by sigla identifying the image as the Mother of God.