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Michael (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla visible at right: γ|ι,|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γι(ο)ς. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

xe̅
οηθη̣
μιχ
ηλ

Χ(ριστ)ὲ βοήθη Μιχαήλ

Obverse

Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla visible at right: γ|ι,|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γι(ο)ς. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

xe̅
οηθη̣
μιχ
ηλ

Χ(ριστ)ὲ βοήθη Μιχαήλ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4885
Diameter 16.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm
Previous Editions

Translation

Χριστὲ βοήθη Μιχαήλ.

Christ, help Michael.

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