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Maria magistrissa and patrikia (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla cannot be read because of holes punctured in their place; however, small crosses above inscription on both sides. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with rows of pellets above and below. Linear border.

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ΜΑΡΗ
ΑΜΑΓΙΣ
ΤΡΙΣΗ.
ΑΤΡΙΚ,

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Μαρήᾳ μαγιστρίσῃ καὶ πατρικίᾳ

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla cannot be read because of holes punctured in their place; however, small crosses above inscription on both sides. Linear border.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with rows of pellets above and below. Linear border.

· · ·
ΜΑΡΗ
ΑΜΑΓΙΣ
ΤΡΙΣΗ.
ΑΤΡΙΚ,

·
· ·

Μαρήᾳ μαγιστρίσῃ καὶ πατρικίᾳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5363
Diameter 21.0 mm

Translation

Μαρήᾳ μαγιστρίσῃ καὶ πατρικίᾳ.

Maria magistrissa and patrikia.