Chasanios hypatos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God turned to her right, holding the Christ child in her right arm. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Traces of a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε̣Θ̣
ΤΣ
ΧΣ̣̣ΝΙ
ΥΠΤ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Χασανίῳ ὑπάτῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God turned to her right, holding the Christ child in her right arm. Sigla preserved at right: ΘΥ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Traces of a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε̣Θ̣
ΤΣ
ΧΣ̣̣ΝΙ
ΥΠΤ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Χασανίῳ ὑπάτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2259 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and worn. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Χασανίῳ ὑπάτῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Chasanios hypatos.