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Constantine (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Busts of two saints (known from a parallel to be Saints Kyros and John), the latter at right only partially preserved. Both hold the martyr's cross in their right hand, while St Kyros holds a globus in his left. At left :  : ὁ ἅ(γιος). Between two saints :  : ὁ ἅ(γιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Decorations below. Border of dots.

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[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τ]ῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) [Κ]ωνσταντήνο

Obverse

Busts of two saints (known from a parallel to be Saints Kyros and John), the latter at right only partially preserved. Both hold the martyr's cross in their right hand, while St Kyros holds a globus in his left. At left :  : ὁ ἅ(γιος). Between two saints :  : ὁ ἅ(γιος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Decorations below. Border of dots.

ΣΔ
ΝΣΤ
ΝΤΗΝΟ


[Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τ]ῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) [Κ]ωνσταντήνο

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2266
Diameter 19.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντήνο.

Lord, help your servant Constantine.