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Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Illegible traces of an inscription on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


οειςςε
ελπιζον
.καποτ
χανε.

ὁ εἰς σὲ ἐλπίζον [οὐ]κ ἀποτ[υγ]χάνε[ι]

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Illegible traces of an inscription on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.


οειςςε
ελπιζον
.καποτ
χανε.

ὁ εἰς σὲ ἐλπίζον [οὐ]κ ἀποτ[υγ]χάνε[ι]

Accession number BZS.1955.1.4086
Diameter 19.0 mm
Condition Damaged on reverse.

Translation

ὁ εἰς σὲ ἐλπίζον οὐκ ἀποτυγχάνει.

Who puts his faith in You does not err.