Theodora Komnene (thirteenth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Metrical inscription of seven lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΤΟΝ
Π̣Ο̣ΡΦΥΡΑΣ
Κ̣ΛΑΔΟΝΜΕ̣
ΣΥ̣Ν̣ΤΗΡΕΙΚΟΡΗ
ΤΤΝΚΟΜ
ΝΝΕΚΓΕΝΟΥ
Θ̣Ε̣Ο̣Δ̣̣Ρ̣Α̣Ν̣
τὸν πορφύρας κλάδον με συντήρει, κόρη, τὴν τῶν Κομνηνῶν ἐκ γένους Θεοδώραν
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Traces of sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Metrical inscription of seven lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΤΟΝ
Π̣Ο̣ΡΦΥΡΑΣ
Κ̣ΛΑΔΟΝΜΕ̣
ΣΥ̣Ν̣ΤΗΡΕΙΚΟΡΗ
ΤΤΝΚΟΜ
ΝΝΕΚΓΕΝΟΥ
Θ̣Ε̣Ο̣Δ̣̣Ρ̣Α̣Ν̣
τὸν πορφύρας κλάδον με συντήρει, κόρη, τὴν τῶν Κομνηνῶν ἐκ γένους Θεοδώραν
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1729 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
τὸν πορφύρας κλάδον με συντήρει, κόρη, τὴν τῶν Κομνηνῶν ἐκ γένους Θεοδώραν.
Virgin, protect me, Theodora, branch of the royal line and descendant of the Komnenoi.
Commentary
The inscription consists of two twelve-syllable verses.