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.
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)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.