Theognostos patrikios (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θ̣κε,θ,
τ̣σδ,
θ̣εογνοσ
τπ̅ρ̅ι̅⸣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεογνόστῳ π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θ̣κε,θ,
τ̣σδ,
θ̣εογνοσ
τπ̅ρ̅ι̅⸣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Θεογνόστῳ π(ατ)ρι(κίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5237 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Θεογνόστῳ πατρικίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Theognostos, patrikios.