Michael (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Κ̅ΕΟ
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΟΥ
Λ,ΜΙΧΑ
ΗΛ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Μιχαήλ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Κ̅ΕΟ
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΟΥ
Λ,ΜΙΧΑ
ΗΛ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Μιχαήλ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2524 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 13.0 mm; field: 9.0 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.