George (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans. Inscription : Μ̣Θ̣ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕΘ
ΤΣΔ
ΛΓΕΡ
ΓΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans. Inscription : Μ̣Θ̣ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕΘ
ΤΣΔ
ΛΓΕΡ
ΓΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2685 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ.
Theotokos, help your servant George.