Michael vestes and gerokomos (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |δ|η|μ,..|ι̣|ο̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημ(ή)[τρ]ιο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε
̣οηθει
μ̣ιχηλ
̣εστη
γηρκο
μ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ (καὶ) γηρωκόμῳ
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |δ|η|μ,..|ι̣|ο̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημ(ή)[τρ]ιο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε
̣οηθει
μ̣ιχηλ
̣εστη
γηρκο
μ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ (καὶ) γηρωκόμῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.405 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ καὶ γηρωκόμῳ.
Lord, help Michael, vestes and gerokomos.