Michael (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross of dots. Border of dots.
χε̅
ΜΟΥΣΟ
ΣΟΝ
Χριστέ μου σόσον
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΜΙΧΑ
ΙΛΤΟΝΣ̣
ΟΝΟΙΚΕ
Τ̣
Μιχαὶλ τὸν σὸν οἰκέτην
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross of dots. Border of dots.
χε̅
ΜΟΥΣΟ
ΣΟΝ
Χριστέ μου σόσον
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΜΙΧΑ
ΙΛΤΟΝΣ̣
ΟΝΟΙΚΕ
Τ̣
Μιχαὶλ τὸν σὸν οἰκέτην
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1954 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Χριστέ μου σόσον Μιχαὶλ τὸν σὸν οἰκέτην.
Christ, save Michael, your servant.
Commentary
Metrical inscription with an extra syllable.