Constantine Barys, ostiarios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Θ̣ke,θ,
τ̣σ
κνοστι
ριτ
ρ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Κων(σταντίνῳ) ὀστιαρίῳ τῷ Βαρ(εῖ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Θ̣ke,θ,
τ̣σ
κνοστι
ριτ
ρ,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Κων(σταντίνῳ) ὀστιαρίῳ τῷ Βαρ(εῖ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1693 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Struck off center. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ ὀστιαρίῳ τῷ Βαρεῖ.
Mother of God, help your servant Constantine, ostiarios.