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Anonymous (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

The angel Gabriel approaching from the right. In the lower left quarter, the words of the salutation to the Virgin (Luke 1: 28): χε|ρεS|χαρ,|τ,μ : Χέρ(ε), (κε)χαρ(ι)τ(ω)μ(ένη). Border of dots.

Reverse

The Virgin seated, holding a ball of thread in her right hand. Sigla at left: ̅|θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription in a column at right: ο̣|κσ̅|με|τα|.. : ὁ Κ(ύριο)ς μετὰ [σοῦ]. Border of dots.

Obverse

The angel Gabriel approaching from the right. In the lower left quarter, the words of the salutation to the Virgin (Luke 1: 28): χε|ρεS|χαρ,|τ,μ : Χέρ(ε), (κε)χαρ(ι)τ(ω)μ(ένη). Border of dots.

Reverse

The Virgin seated, holding a ball of thread in her right hand. Sigla at left: ̅|θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription in a column at right: ο̣|κσ̅|με|τα|.. : ὁ Κ(ύριο)ς μετὰ [σοῦ]. Border of dots.

Accession number BZS.1955.1.4098
Diameter 18.0 mm
Condition Chipped and corroded.