Anna patrikia (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); crosses (of dots) in the lower quarters: . Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with pellets above. Border of dots.
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ΤΙΣΗ
ΔΟΥΛΗΝ
ΝΣΠΤΡ
ΚΗΣ
τὶ σῇ δούλῃ Ἄννας πατρικήας
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); crosses (of dots) in the lower quarters: . Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with pellets above. Border of dots.
···
ΤΙΣΗ
ΔΟΥΛΗΝ
ΝΣΠΤΡ
ΚΗΣ
τὶ σῇ δούλῃ Ἄννας πατρικήας
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4527 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τὶ σῇ δούλῃ. Ἄννις πατρικήας.
Theotokos, help your servant. (Seal of) Anna, patrikia.
Commentary
The inscription begins as an invocation, but the name and title appear in the genitive case (as on other seals of this person).