Theodore patrikios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, nimbed. Sigla to either side: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΑΝΑ
ΣΑΣΚΕΠ,
π̅ρ̅ι̅⸣ θε
ΟΔΡ̣
ἄνασα σκέπ(ε) π(ατ)ρί(κιον) Θεόδωρ(ον)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, nimbed. Sigla to either side: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΑΝΑ
ΣΑΣΚΕΠ,
π̅ρ̅ι̅⸣ θε
ΟΔΡ̣
ἄνασα σκέπ(ε) π(ατ)ρί(κιον) Θεόδωρ(ον)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4107 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped on the border with some damage on Mary's face. |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 99. |
Translation
Ἄνασα, σκέπε πατρίκιον Θεόδωρον.
Sovereign Lady, protect Theodore, patrikios.
Commentary
The inscription contains thirteen syllables but is obviously metrical in intent.