Michael vestes and gerokomos (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios, nimbate, holding spear and shield. Inscription: |Δ|Η|Μ,Ρ|Ι : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημ(ή)[τ]ρι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
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ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΕΣΤΗ
ΓΗΡΚΟ
Μ
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθει Μιχαὴλ [β]έστῃ (καὶ) γηρωκόμῳ
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios, nimbate, holding spear and shield. Inscription: |Δ|Η|Μ,Ρ|Ι : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημ(ή)[τ]ρι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
..
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΕΣΤΗ
ΓΗΡΚΟ
Μ
[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθει Μιχαὴλ [β]έστῃ (καὶ) γηρωκόμῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2547 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βέστῃ καὶ γηρωκόμῳ.
Lord, help Michael vestes and gerokomos.