Maria . . . (?) sebaste (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, orans with medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, orans with medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: Μ̅Θ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
.ησηλ
μαριασε
τητητ.
.μη..
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Μαρίᾳ σεβαστῇ τῇ . . .
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4556 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῇ σῇ δούλῃ Μαρίᾳ σεβαστῇ τῇ . . .
Theotokos, help your servant, the sebaste Maria . . .
Commentary
Unfortunately, the reading of the family name cannot be established.