Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Double cross ending in dots, standing on a dot and steps, with ornamental flowers. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Χ̅Ε
̣ΤΣ
ΛΜΗ
Α̣ΗΛ
Χ(ριστ)ὲ β(οήθει) τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλ(ῳ) Μη[χ]αήλ
Obverse
Double cross ending in dots, standing on a dot and steps, with ornamental flowers. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Χ̅Ε
̣ΤΣ
ΛΜΗ
Α̣ΗΛ
Χ(ριστ)ὲ β(οήθει) τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλ(ῳ) Μη[χ]αήλ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2726 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Χριστὲ βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μηχαήλ.
Christ, help your servant Michael.