Paul (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Paul, with nimbus, blessing with his right hand, holding book in his left hand. At left : ; at right: Λ|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Παύ]λος. Remains of a circular inscription : ...̣ΟΗΘΕΙ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of Saint Peter, with nimbus, holding a long cross over right shoulder. At left : |Π|Ε ; at right : ΤΡ|ΟΣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Πέτρος. At top : ΠΑΥΛ̣ : Παύλ[ῳ]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St Paul, with nimbus, blessing with his right hand, holding book in his left hand. At left : ; at right: Λ|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Παύ]λος. Remains of a circular inscription : ...̣ΟΗΘΕΙ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of Saint Peter, with nimbus, holding a long cross over right shoulder. At left : |Π|Ε ; at right : ΤΡ|ΟΣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Πέτρος. At top : ΠΑΥΛ̣ : Παύλ[ῳ]. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3528 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Παύλῳ.
Lord, help Paul.