Maria Makrembolitissa, kouropalatissa (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Dormition of the Virgin. The Virgin is lying on a couch with her head at the right. To her right are three saints and to her left, four. In the center Christ stands behind the couch, holding her soul, represented as a child, in his right arm. Above, two angels flank a sign, possibly the Holy Spirit. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΗΣΗΔ̣Λ,
ΜΑΡΙΑΟ̣
ΡΟΠΑΛΑΤΙ.
ΣΗΤΗΜΑΚΡ̣
ΜΟΛΙΤΙΣ
ΣΗ
Θ(εοτὸ)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῇ σῇ δούλ(ῃ) Μαρίᾳ κουροπαλατίσ[σ]ῃ τῇ Μακρ(ε)μβολιτισσῃ
Obverse
The Dormition of the Virgin. The Virgin is lying on a couch with her head at the right. To her right are three saints and to her left, four. In the center Christ stands behind the couch, holding her soul, represented as a child, in his right arm. Above, two angels flank a sign, possibly the Holy Spirit. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΗΣΗΔ̣Λ,
ΜΑΡΙΑΟ̣
ΡΟΠΑΛΑΤΙ.
ΣΗΤΗΜΑΚΡ̣
ΜΟΛΙΤΙΣ
ΣΗ
Θ(εοτὸ)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῇ σῇ δούλ(ῃ) Μαρίᾳ κουροπαλατίσ[σ]ῃ τῇ Μακρ(ε)μβολιτισσῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2712 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Maria 20108. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Μαρίᾳ κουροπαλατίσσῃ τῇ Μακρεμβολιτισσῃ.
Theotokos, help your servant Maria Makrembolitissa, kouropalatissa.