N. (eleventh century)
Obverse
Faintly preserved bust of a holy figure. No sigla or border visible.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines; only partially legible. Border of dots.
στρ̅.
.οηθε
..ατλ̣η
..ο̣σ̣
Στ(αυ)ρ[ὲ β]οήθε[ι] ..ατλη ..οσ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3008 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Condition | Corroded. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Σταυρὲ βοήθει ..ατλη ..οσ
Holy Cross, help ...
Commentary
The inscription appears to be metrical but cannot be reconstituted, given the poor state of preservation.