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Michael (twelfth/thirteenth century)

 
 

Obverse

A patriarchal cross (Χ at both transverse bars). A triangular decoration at base, perhaps fleurons, arising into field on each side of cross. No border visible.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. No border visible.

ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΗΤΩ
Σ̣ΟΔΟΥ
ΜΗΧΑ̣

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Μηχα(ήλ)

Obverse

A patriarchal cross (Χ at both transverse bars). A triangular decoration at base, perhaps fleurons, arising into field on each side of cross. No border visible.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. No border visible.

ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΗΤΩ
Σ̣ΟΔΟΥ
ΜΗΧΑ̣

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Μηχα(ήλ)

Accession number BZS.1955.1.1540
Diameter 18.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μηχαήλ.

Lord, help your servant Michael.