Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Spyridon holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |σπ|υ|ρ|ηδ|̣|ν : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Σπυρήδων. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
οελεο,
πτχο,
νη,
θεον
ὁ ἐλεο(ν) πτωχὸ(ν) δανήζ(ει) Θεόν
Obverse
Bust of St Spyridon holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |σπ|υ|ρ|ηδ|̣|ν : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Σπυρήδων. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
οελεο,
πτχο,
νη,
θεον
ὁ ἐλεο(ν) πτωχὸ(ν) δανήζ(ει) Θεόν
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4087 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
ὁ ἐλεον πτωχὸν δανήζει Θεόν.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord.
Commentary
The inscription cites Proverbs 19: 17.