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George (late seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Soaring eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in two columns, read as for horizontal lines. In fields to l. and r. of inscription, palm branches; in fields above and below, crosses. All within wreath border.


γ ε
ω ρ
γ ι
ο υ
 

Γεωργίου

Obverse

Soaring eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right; in field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in two columns, read as for horizontal lines. In fields to l. and r. of inscription, palm branches; in fields above and below, crosses. All within wreath border.


γ ε
ω ρ
γ ι
ο υ
 

Γεωργίου

Accession number BZS.1955.1.334
Diameter 29.0 mm
Previous Editions

Zacos-Veglery, no. 615.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Γεωργίου.

Theotokos, lend Thy aid. (Seal of) George.

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