Constantine (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Kyros (left), and St John (right). Both hold the martyr's cross in their right hands, while St Kyros holding the globus in his left hand. At left and at top: ΚΥΡ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Κύρ(ος). At center and left : ΙΩ̣̅ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
κε̅Θ,
ΤΣΔ
.ΝΣΤΑ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) [Κ]ωνσταντήνο
Obverse
Bust of St Kyros (left), and St John (right). Both hold the martyr's cross in their right hands, while St Kyros holding the globus in his left hand. At left and at top: ΚΥΡ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Κύρ(ος). At center and left : ΙΩ̣̅ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
κε̅Θ,
ΤΣΔ
.ΝΣΤΑ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) [Κ]ωνσταντήνο
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2265 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντήνο.
Lord, help your servant Constantine.