David epi tou manglaviou (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a warrior saint (likely St George), holding a lance in his right hand. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
Κ̣Ε,Θ,
̣̅̅ΕΠΙ̣
̣ΜΓ
̣Ι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [Δ]α(βὶ)δ ἐπὶ [τ]οῦ μαγ[λ]αβί(ου)
Obverse
Bust of a warrior saint (likely St George), holding a lance in his right hand. No epigraphy visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. No visible border.
Κ̣Ε,Θ,
̣̅̅ΕΠΙ̣
̣ΜΓ
̣Ι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [Δ]α(βὶ)δ ἐπὶ [τ]οῦ μαγ[λ]αβί(ου)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2322 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped. Both fields worn or too large for blank. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Δαβὶδ ἐπὶ τοῦ μαγλαβίου.
Lord, help David, epi tou manglaviou.