Stephen (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
In the center, a cruciform monogram. From top to bottom, the letters Στρε. On the horizontal ends: υλα. In the quarters: Τσ|δλ. Between concentric circles of dots, a border of pearls.
σταυρέ φύλαττε τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
In the center, a cruciform monogram. From top to bottom, the letters Στρε. On the horizontal ends: υλα. In the quarters: Τσ|δλ. Between concentric circles of dots, a border of pearls.
σταυρέ φύλαττε τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross of dots above and below. Border of dots.
σταυρ
οσραγησ
μυκ,υλα
τστεαˊ
σταυρὸς <σ>φραγὴς μυ κ(αὶ) φύλαξ τ(οῦ) Στεφά(νου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5551 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
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Translation
σταυρέ φύλαττε τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. σταυρὸς σφραγὴς μυ καὶ φύλαξ τοῦ Στεφάνου.
Holy Cross, protect your servant. The cross is the seal and protection for me, Stephen.
Commentary
Note the sigma in the second line of the reverse which could be the final letter of σταυρός or the first letter of σφραγίς.