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Constantine magistros (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Standing figure of St Demetrios holding a lance in his right hand and resting his left hand on his shield. Sigla on either side: Δ|Η̣|Μ–Τ|Ρ̣Ι̣|.|.: [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Δημ(ή)τρι[ος]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅Ο
Η̣ΘΕΙΚΝ
ΣΤΝΤΙΝ̣̣
ΜΓΙΣΤΡ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ μαγίστρῳ

Obverse

Standing figure of St Demetrios holding a lance in his right hand and resting his left hand on his shield. Sigla on either side: Δ|Η̣|Μ–Τ|Ρ̣Ι̣|.|.: [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Δημ(ή)τρι[ος]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅Ο
Η̣ΘΕΙΚΝ
ΣΤΝΤΙΝ̣̣
ΜΓΙΣΤΡ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ μαγίστρῳ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2292
Diameter 21.0 mm
Condition Both sides slightly effaced.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ μαγίστρῳ.

Lord, help Constantine, magistros.