Stephen (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of Saint Stephen, with nimbus, holding book before him. Inscription in two columns : |Σ̣Τ̣|ΕΦ|Ν, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Στεφνάν(ῳ). Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Linear border.
ΚΕ̅
ΟΗ..Ι
ΣΤΕΦ
Ν
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θε]ι Στεφάνῳ
Obverse
Bust of Saint Stephen, with nimbus, holding book before him. Inscription in two columns : |Σ̣Τ̣|ΕΦ|Ν, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Στεφνάν(ῳ). Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Linear border.
ΚΕ̅
ΟΗ..Ι
ΣΤΕΦ
Ν
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θε]ι Στεφάνῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2642 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Στεφάνῳ.
Lord, help Stephen.
Commentary
Notice the inverted order of the lettering in the sigla on the obverse.