John (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Basil holding the Gospel. Inscription : .Σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βα]σ[ίλ(ειος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΑΓΙΕ
̣ΑΣΙΛΕΙ
ΗΘΤΣ̣.
ΥΛΙ.
ΑΗ
ἅγιε Βασίλει(ε) [βο]ήθ(ει) τῷ σ[ῷ δο]ύλῳ Ἰ[ω]άννῃ
Obverse
Bust of St Basil holding the Gospel. Inscription : .Σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βα]σ[ίλ(ειος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΑΓΙΕ
̣ΑΣΙΛΕΙ
ΗΘΤΣ̣.
ΥΛΙ.
ΑΗ
ἅγιε Βασίλει(ε) [βο]ήθ(ει) τῷ σ[ῷ δο]ύλῳ Ἰ[ω]άννῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1382 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Translation
ἅγιε Βασίλειε, βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ.
Saint Basil, protect your servant John.