Solomon (tenth century)
Obverse
A cross potent mounted on a base of three steps. In the quarters: Ισ|..νι|κα : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστὸ)ς] νικᾷ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κεο
ιθ̣ητοσο
σολ
ομοντ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοΐθη το σο δ(ούλ)ῳ Σολομόντ(ι)
Obverse
A cross potent mounted on a base of three steps. In the quarters: Ισ|..νι|κα : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστὸ)ς] νικᾷ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κεο
ιθ̣ητοσο
σολ
ομοντ,
Κ(ύρι)ε βοΐθη το σο δ(ούλ)ῳ Σολομόντ(ι)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2457 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Upside down |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοΐθη το σο δούλῳ Σολομόντι.
Lord, help your servant Solomon.