Basil asekretis (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Indistinct bust of a saint (perhaps St Panteleimon). Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side; what appears to be a lambda at right would support the identification of the saint as Panteleimon. No visible border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. No visible border.
...
.ΟΗ̣Θ
ΣΙΛ̣..
̣ΣΗΚ̣..
ΤΗ.
[Θ(εοτό)κε or Κ(ύρι)ε βο]ήθει [Β]ασιλ[ήῳ] ἀσηκ[ρή]τη[ς]
Obverse
Indistinct bust of a saint (perhaps St Panteleimon). Illegible traces of epigraphy on either side; what appears to be a lambda at right would support the identification of the saint as Panteleimon. No visible border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines; top line missing. No visible border.
...
.ΟΗ̣Θ
ΣΙΛ̣..
̣ΣΗΚ̣..
ΤΗ.
[Θ(εοτό)κε or Κ(ύρι)ε βο]ήθει [Β]ασιλ[ήῳ] ἀσηκ[ρή]τη[ς]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2219 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε (or Κύριε) βοήθει Βασιλήῳ ἀσηκρήτης.
Mother of God (or Lord), help Basil, asekretis.