George (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Inscription : |Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above the inscription and a cross below. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣Θ
ΤΣ̣̣Δ
ΓΕΡΓ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Γεωργ(ίῳ)
Obverse
Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Inscription : |Γ|Ε|Ρ|Γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. A row of pellets above the inscription and a cross below. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣Θ
ΤΣ̣̣Δ
ΓΕΡΓ,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Γεωργ(ίῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2481 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 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.