Anonymous (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. In the quarters, letters forming an anagram: φχ|φπ . Border of dots.
φ(ῶς) Χ(ριστοῦ) φ(αίνει) π(ᾶσι)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2060 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Translation
φῶς Χριστοῦ φαίνει πᾶσι.
The light of Christ shines upon all.