Soterios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ – Θ̅Υ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
σκεπεφυ
λατ,εδεσι
μτατον
στηριο
Θ(εοτό)κε, σκέπε, φύλατ(ε) ἐδεσιμώτατο(ν) Σωτήριο[ν]
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ – Θ̅Υ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε
σκεπεφυ
λατ,εδεσι
μτατον
στηριο
Θ(εοτό)κε, σκέπε, φύλατ(ε) ἐδεσιμώτατο(ν) Σωτήριο[ν]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4565 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε, σκέπε, φύλατε ἐδεσιμώτατον Σωτήριον.
Theotokos, protect and guard the most venerable Soteriοs.