Romanos Kenchres (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God. Sigla: ̅Θ̅Υ: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΤΣΔ
..ΜΑΝ
ΤΚΕΓ
ΧΡΗ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ῥω]μανῷ τῷ Κέγχρῃ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God. Sigla: ̅Θ̅Υ: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΤΣΔ
..ΜΑΝ
ΤΚΕΓ
ΧΡΗ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ῥω]μανῷ τῷ Κέγχρῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1582 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλω Ῥωμανῷ τῷ Κέγχρῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant, Romanos Kenchres.
Commentary
See PBW : Romanos 20107.