Maria magistrissa and patrikia (tenth century)
Obverse
Cross on three steps with two transverse bars. Circular inscription within border of dots.
ΘΕΟΗΘΤΗΣΗΔˊ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
Μ.ΡΗ
ΑΣΜΑΓΙΣ
ΤΡΙΣΑΠ
ΑΤΡΙΚ,
Μαρήας μαγιστρίσᾳ καὶ πατρικίᾳ
Obverse
Cross on three steps with two transverse bars. Circular inscription within border of dots.
ΘΕΟΗΘΤΗΣΗΔˊ
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.
Μ.ΡΗ
ΑΣΜΑΓΙΣ
ΤΡΙΣΑΠ
ΑΤΡΙΚ,
Μαρήας μαγιστρίσᾳ καὶ πατρικίᾳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4536 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Μαρήας μαγιστρίσᾳ καὶ πατρικίᾳ.
Theotokos, help your servant Maria magistrissa and patrikia.