David notarios of the genikon (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of a holy figure; nearly effaced. No inscription or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε,θ,
τσ,λ,
̅νοτ,
τγενι̣
κ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ού)λ(ῳ) Δα(βὶ)δ νοτ(αρίῳ) τοῦ γενικοῦ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1795 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Δαβὶδ νοταρίῳ τοῦ γενικοῦ.
Lord, help your servant David, notarios of the genikon.