Phileotes (eleventh century)
Obverse
St George standing, holding a spear and shield. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. Border of dots.
....
.ερ̣Γ̣.
̣.ηθ,τ
.ιλεο
τ̣,
[Ἅγιε Γ]εώργ[ιε] β[ο]ήθ(ει) τῷ [Φ]ιλεότ(ῃ)
Obverse
St George standing, holding a spear and shield. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. Border of dots.
....
.ερ̣Γ̣.
̣.ηθ,τ
.ιλεο
τ̣,
[Ἅγιε Γ]εώργ[ιε] β[ο]ήθ(ει) τῷ [Φ]ιλεότ(ῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1059 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
Translation
Ἅγιε Γεώργιε βοήθει τῷ Φιλεότῃ.
St George, help Phileotes.
Commentary
The identification of the saint on the obverse is confirmed by the invocation on the reverse. The definite article τῷ preceding the name Phileotes indicates that this should be taken as the owner's family name.