Maria Makrembolitissa, kouropalatissa (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Dormition of the Virgin. The Virgin lies 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.
Obverse
The Dormition of the Virgin. The Virgin lies 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.
θκ̅ε,θ,
τησηδλ,
μρικου
ρ̣οπ̣λτισ
..τ,μκρε
μ̣ολιτισ
ση̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῇ σῇ δούλ(ῃ) Μαρίᾳ κουροπαλατίσ[σῃ] τ(ῇ) Μακρεμβολιτισσῃ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4687 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | See PBW: Maria 20108. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Μαρίᾳ κουροπαλατίσσῃ τῇ Μακρεμβολιτισσῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant Maria Makrembolitissa, kouropalatissa.