Daniel Antiochites, vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Prophet Elijah orans, borne heavenwards in a chariot of fire (II Kings 2: 11). Sigla on either side: |ηλι|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἠλίας. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κ̣ε,θ,
̣ν̣ιηλ
εστρχ,
τντι
οχιτη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανιὴλ βεστάρχ(ῃ) τῷ Ἀντιοχίτῃ
Obverse
The Prophet Elijah orans, borne heavenwards in a chariot of fire (II Kings 2: 11). Sigla on either side: |ηλι|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἠλίας. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κ̣ε,θ,
̣ν̣ιηλ
εστρχ,
τντι
οχιτη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Δανιὴλ βεστάρχ(ῃ) τῷ Ἀντιοχίτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2912 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Δανιὴλ βεστάρχῃ τῷ Ἀντιοχίτῃ.
Lord, help Daniel Antiochites, vestarches.
Commentary
See PBW: Daniel 20105.