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Constantine (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΘΚ̅Ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΤΣΔ,
Κ̣̅ν̣

Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Κων(σταντίνῳ)

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΘΚ̅Ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΤΣΔ,
Κ̣̅ν̣

Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Κων(σταντίνῳ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5612
Diameter 21.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ.

Theotokos, help your servant Constantine.