Constantine (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σζοισ
παναγνε
λονσον
κνσταν
τινον
σῴζοις, Πάναγνε, δοῦλον σὸν Κωνσταντῖνον
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σζοισ
παναγνε
λονσον
κνσταν
τινον
σῴζοις, Πάναγνε, δοῦλον σὸν Κωνσταντῖνον
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3773 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Translation
σῴζοις, Πάναγνε, δοῦλον σὸν Κωνσταντῖνον.
May you, Αll-holy One, preserve your servant Constantine.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.