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Constantine (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots. 

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΝ
ΦΥΛΑΤΤΕ
ΠΑΝΑΓΝΕ
Κ..Η

Κων(σταντίνον) φύλαττε, πάναγνε κ[όρ]η

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla : Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots. 

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΝ
ΦΥΛΑΤΤΕ
ΠΑΝΑΓΝΕ
Κ..Η

Κων(σταντίνον) φύλαττε, πάναγνε κ[όρ]η

Accession number BZS.1955.1.3668
Diameter 20.0 mm
Condition Chipped and corroded.

Translation

Κωνσταντίνον φύλαττε, πάναγνε κόρη.

All-holy Virgin, protect Constantine.

Commentary

Dodecasyllabic inscription which should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1206.