Daniel Antiochites, vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
,θ,νι
ηλ̣εστ,χ,
τντι
.χ̣ιτ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανιὴλ βεστ(άρ)χ(ῃ) τῷ Ἀντι[ο]χίτ(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
,θ,νι
ηλ̣εστ,χ,
τντι
.χ̣ιτ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανιὴλ βεστ(άρ)χ(ῃ) τῷ Ἀντι[ο]χίτ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2913 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Daniel 20104. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Δανιὴλ βεστάρχῃ τῷ Ἀντιοχίτῃ.
Mother of God, help Daniel Antiochites, vestarches.