Eirene Doukaina, sebaste (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines; four are preserved. Indeterminate border.
ρινην
αστη.
και
νη
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Εἰρίνην σεβαστην τὴν Δουκαίνην
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4550 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Εἰρίνην σεβαστὴν τὴν Δουκαίνην.
Theotokos, help Eirene Doukaina, sebaste.
Commentary
The first name and title seem to be in the accusative case, and thus we have assumed that the family name is too. The condition of the seal prevents a definitive reading.