Christopher Zonaras (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
..οι
σαμμε
ναρανχρ
ιοφορον
[σῴ]ζοις, ἄμωμε, Ζωναρᾶν Χριστοφόρον
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
..οι
σαμμε
ναρανχρ
ιοφορον
[σῴ]ζοις, ἄμωμε, Ζωναρᾶν Χριστοφόρον
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3615 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped at the top. |
Translation
σῴζοις, ἄμωμε, Ζωναρᾶν Χριστοφόρον.
Immaculate One, may you preserve Christopher Zonaras.
Commentary
Dodecasyllable.
See also PBW: Christophoros 20135.