Skip to Content

Constantine (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕΘ,
Κ̅ΝΑΜΑ
ΡΤΛ,

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) ἁμαρτωλ(ῷ)

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕΘ,
Κ̅ΝΑΜΑ
ΡΤΛ,

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) ἁμαρτωλ(ῷ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2600
Diameter 17.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ ἁμαρτωλῷ.

Lord, help Constantine, sinner.