Constantine (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Along the upper circumference, an inscription beginning at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
Θκε,θ,κν
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Along the upper circumference, an inscription beginning at nine o'clock. Border of dots.
Θκε,θ,κν
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ)
Reverse
St George standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |γ|ε|ργ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.991 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ.
Mother of God, help Constantine.