Andrew (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower transverse bar) mounted on a base of steps. Fleurons on either side. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; last line illegible. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅
̣ΟΗΘΕ.
ΤΣ̣.
Λ̣Ν̣̣Ρ
..
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθε[ι] τῷ σῷ δ[ού]λ(ῳ) Ἀνδρ[έᾳ]
Obverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower transverse bar) mounted on a base of steps. Fleurons on either side. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; last line illegible. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅
̣ΟΗΘΕ.
ΤΣ̣.
Λ̣Ν̣̣Ρ
..
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθε[ι] τῷ σῷ δ[ού]λ(ῳ) Ἀνδρ[έᾳ]
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1367 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἀνδρέᾳ.
Lord, help your servant Andrew.
Commentary
It is possible that the owner's name was Andronikos, but the space available in the last two lines of the inscription suggests that Andrew (Andreas) was more likely.