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Sisinnios komes (tenth century)

 
 

Obverse

A cross adorned with fleurons on both sides. Traces of an inscription along the circumference, within a border of dots:

σταυρ....εου,θ,

σταυρ[ὲ τοῦ Θ]εοῦ β(οή)θ(ει)

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κεο
θεισηση̣
νηκ̣
μητη


Κ(ύρι)ε βο[ή]θει Σησηνήῳ κώμητη

Obverse

A cross adorned with fleurons on both sides. Traces of an inscription along the circumference, within a border of dots:

σταυρ....εου,θ,

σταυρ[ὲ τοῦ Θ]εοῦ β(οή)θ(ει)

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κεο
θεισηση̣
νηκ̣
μητη


Κ(ύρι)ε βο[ή]θει Σησηνήῳ κώμητη

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1160
Diameter 20.0 mm
Condition Blank too small for die.

Translation

σταυρὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ βοήθει. Κύριε βοήθει Σησηνήῳ κώμητη.

Cross of God, give Thy aid. Lord, help Sisinnios, komes.