Constantine (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans (presumably with the medallion of Christ before Her). Inscription: ̅θυ̅: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans (presumably with the medallion of Christ before Her). Inscription: ̅θυ̅: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ̣
τ̣οσο̣
κ̅ν
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) το σο δ(ούλῳ) Κων(σταντίνῳ)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3606 |
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Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει το σο δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant Constantine.