Michael (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. No sigla visible. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Linear border.
Κ̅Ε
Σ
ΜΙΧ
ΗΛ
Κ(ύρι)ε β[(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ [δού(λῳ)] Μιχ[α]ήλ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. No sigla visible. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Linear border.
Κ̅Ε
Σ
ΜΙΧ
ΗΛ
Κ(ύρι)ε β[(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ [δού(λῳ)] Μιχ[α]ήλ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2527 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
| Condition | Flattened along the sides, with loss of lettering. |
| 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.