Michael (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription (partially preserved at right): Μ̅ΡΘ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΣΔ,
ΙΧΑΗ
Λ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Μ]ιχαήλ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription (partially preserved at right): Μ̅ΡΘ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΣΔ,
ΙΧΑΗ
Λ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Μ]ιχαήλ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2513 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαήλ.
Lord, help your servant Michael.