Symeon Pharasmanes (eleventh century)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, turned to her left with her hands upraised towards the manus Dei (or the image of Christ). Details indistinct. Traces of sigla on either side: η|.|.ι|ο̣σο|ριτι|σΑ : ἡ [Ἁγ]ιοσορίτισα. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, turned to her left with her hands upraised towards the manus Dei (or the image of Christ). Details indistinct. Traces of sigla on either side: η|.|.ι|ο̣σο|ριτι|σΑ : ἡ [Ἁγ]ιοσορίτισα. Border of dots.
Reverse
Metrical inscription of five lines, bottom lines missing. A cross above. Border of dots.
στει
ρασ...
συμεν
φαρεσμα
...
σώτειρα, σῴζοις Συμεὼν Φαρεσμάνην
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2042 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
σώτειρα, σῴζοις Συμεὼν Φαρεσμάνην.
Saviour, may you preserve Symeon Pharesmanes.