Maria patrikia (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Cross on three steps with two transverse bars; from the base arises a fleuron on each side. Circular inscription within a border of dots.
......θιτησηου
Θεοτόκε or Κύριε βοήθι τῇ σῇ δούλῃ
Obverse
Cross on three steps with two transverse bars; from the base arises a fleuron on each side. Circular inscription within a border of dots.
......θιτησηου
Θεοτόκε or Κύριε βοήθι τῇ σῇ δούλῃ
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with decorations above and below. Border of dots.
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Μαρήᾳ πατρικήᾳ δούλῃ Χριστοῦ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4538 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε/Κύριε βοήθι τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Μαρήᾳ πατρικήᾳ δούλῃ Χριστοῦ.
Theotokos or Lord, help your servant the patrikia Maria, servant of Christ.