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Stephen (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of Saint Stephen, with nimbus, holding book in right hand, left hand obscure. Inscription in two columns : Σ|ΤΕ|Φ|Ν, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Στέφαν(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

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

ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛ
ΣΤΕΦ
Ν

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ 

Obverse

Bust of Saint Stephen, with nimbus, holding book in right hand, left hand obscure. Inscription in two columns : Σ|ΤΕ|Φ|Ν, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Στέφαν(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

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

ΚΕ̅Ο
ΗΘΕΙΤ
ΣΔΛ
ΣΤΕΦ
Ν

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ 

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2644
Diameter 19.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Στεφάνῳ.

Lord, help your servant Stephen.