Theodore (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Inscription: Μ̅Θ̣̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΟΙ,
ΠΑΝΑΓ
ΝΕΘΕΟΔ,
Ρ,ΟΙΤˊ
σῴζοι(ς), Πάναγνε, Θεόδ(ω)ρ(ον) οἰ(κέ)τ(ην)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her left arm. Inscription: Μ̅Θ̣̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΟΙ,
ΠΑΝΑΓ
ΝΕΘΕΟΔ,
Ρ,ΟΙΤˊ
σῴζοι(ς), Πάναγνε, Θεόδ(ω)ρ(ον) οἰ(κέ)τ(ην)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4725 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Translation
σῴζοις, Πάναγνε, Θεόδωρον οἰκέτην.
All-holy One, may you preserve your servant Theodore.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.