George imperial apothekarios (tenth century)
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητσδουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γε
ρ̣γη
̣ποθηκ
ρι
Γεωργήῳ β(ασιλικῷ) ἀποθηκαρίῳ
Obverse
A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of three steps. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning at seven o'clock:
κεοηθητσδουλ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ)
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γε
ρ̣γη
̣ποθηκ
ρι
Γεωργήῳ β(ασιλικῷ) ἀποθηκαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.425 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργήῳ βασιλικῷ ἀποθηκαρίῳ.
Lord, help your servant George, imperial apothekarios.