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George (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Saint George in non-military garb, standing, raising both hands towards the upper left. Inscription : Ο|Α|Γ̣Ι|Ο|ΣΓ|Ε|ΩΡ|ΓΙ|Ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργιος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛ
ΓΕΡΓΙ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ

Obverse

Saint George in non-military garb, standing, raising both hands towards the upper left. Inscription : Ο|Α|Γ̣Ι|Ο|ΣΓ|Ε|ΩΡ|ΓΙ|Ο|σ : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργιος. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛ
ΓΕΡΓΙ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.2467
Diameter 31.0 mm; field: 25.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ.

Lord, help your servant George.