Constantine praipositos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Constantine, holding a cross in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription on either side: |Κ||Ν–Σ|ΤΑ|ΤΙ|Ν : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Κωνστα(ν)τῖν(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΚΕΘ,
Κ̅Ν̣ΠΡΕ̣
Π̣ΣΗ
Τ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) πρεπωσήτῳ
Obverse
Bust of St Constantine, holding a cross in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription on either side: |Κ||Ν–Σ|ΤΑ|ΤΙ|Ν : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Κωνστα(ν)τῖν(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΚΕΘ,
Κ̅Ν̣ΠΡΕ̣
Π̣ΣΗ
Τ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Κων(σταντίνῳ) πρεπωσήτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2299 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Condition | Both faces worn. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Κωνσταντίνῳ πρεπωσήτῳ.
Lord help Constantine, praipositos.