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Basil (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of Mother of God orans. Sigla visible at right: Θ: [M(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.

Κ̅Ε̅Θ
ΣΙΛ
Ι

Κ(ύρι)ε/[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) [Β]ασιλ[ε]ίῳ.

Obverse

Bust of Mother of God orans. Sigla visible at right: Θ: [M(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.

Κ̅Ε̅Θ
ΣΙΛ
Ι

Κ(ύρι)ε/[Θ(εοτό)]κε β(οή)θ(ει) [Β]ασιλ[ε]ίῳ.

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2217
Diameter 20.0 x 10.0 mm
Condition Blank too large for die.

Translation

Κύριε/Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βασιλείῳ.

Lord/Mother of God, help Basil.