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Elias imperial cleric (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cross on two steps with two transverse bars, the lower of which contains two crosslets at the end of each arm. Beyond the termination of every cross arm, a pellet. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with decoration above. Linear border.

·
κΕ̅.
ιλια
κλιρι
κ/

Κύριε βοήθει λίᾳ βασιλικῷ κλιρικ

Obverse

Cross on two steps with two transverse bars, the lower of which contains two crosslets at the end of each arm. Beyond the termination of every cross arm, a pellet. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with decoration above. Linear border.

·
κΕ̅.
ιλια
κλιρι
κ/

Κύριε βοήθει λίᾳ βασιλικῷ κλιρικ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.294
Diameter 20.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Ἰλίᾳ βασιλικῷ κλιρικῷ.

Lord, help Elias imperial cleric.