Constantine Delianos (?) (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. On either side, the sigla: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. On either side, the sigla: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least three lines. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
κ̣̣̅ν̣το
̣ελια
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) το Δελιά(νῳ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1202 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Condition | Corroded. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ το Δελιάνῳ.
Mother of God, help Constantine Delianos.
Commentary
The restoration of the owner's family name awaits confirmation from a better preserved parallel.