Basil protovestes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Standing figures of St George (left) and St Demetrios (right). Both hold spears in their right hands and rest their left hands on their shields. Inscription on either side: |Γ|Ε|Ο|Ρ–|Δ|Ι|Μ̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεόρ(γιος) : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Διμ(ήτριος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Standing figures of St George (left) and St Demetrios (right). Both hold spears in their right hands and rest their left hands on their shields. Inscription on either side: |Γ|Ε|Ο|Ρ–|Δ|Ι|Μ̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεόρ(γιος) : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Διμ(ήτριος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines with a cross at beginning of the first line. Border of dots.
κε̅
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΣΙΛΕΙ̣̣
ΠΡΤΟ.
ΣΤΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει Βασιλείῳ πρωτοβ[έ]στῃ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2253 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Condition | Chipped and worn. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Βασιλείῳ πρωτοβέστῃ.
Lord help Basil, protovestes.