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Michael (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Archangel Michael. Details indistinct. No inscription visible. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. Tendril decorations above and below.


ΜΙΧΑ
ΛΔΟΥΛΟ
ΧΡΙΣΤ̣


Μιχα[ὴ]λ δοῦλο[ς] Χριστοῦ

Obverse

Bust of the Archangel Michael. Details indistinct. No inscription visible. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, beginning with a cross. Tendril decorations above and below.


ΜΙΧΑ
ΛΔΟΥΛΟ
ΧΡΙΣΤ̣


Μιχα[ὴ]λ δοῦλο[ς] Χριστοῦ

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.2733
Diameter 18.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Μιχαὴλ δοῦλος Χριστοῦ.

Michael, servant of Christ.