Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1946 |
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Diameter | 16 mm |
Field diameter | 13 mm |
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
τσδ
ι̅π̅ρ̅ι̅⸣
τοχαδ νο
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ) το Χαδνο
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ το Χαδνο.
Mother of God, help your servant John Chadnos.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's family name as Chadnos is by no means certain.