Basil Tikranes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: Μ̣̅Θ̣̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε,Θ,
ΑΣΙΛ,
ΤΟΤΗ
ΚΡΑΝ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Βασιλ(είῳ) τὸ Τηκράν(ῃ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: Μ̣̅Θ̣̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε,Θ,
ΑΣΙΛ,
ΤΟΤΗ
ΚΡΑΝ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Βασιλ(είῳ) τὸ Τηκράν(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3357 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Βασιλείῳ τὸ Τηκράνῃ.
Mother of God, help Basil Tikranes.