Michael Kydoniates, vestarches (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
κ̣ε̣̅,θ,
..χαηλ
εσταρχ̣,
τκει
νιατη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [Μι]χαὴλ βεστάρχ(ῃ) τῷ Κειδωνιάτῃ
Obverse
Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γ,: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
κ̣ε̣̅,θ,
..χαηλ
εσταρχ̣,
τκει
νιατη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [Μι]χαὴλ βεστάρχ(ῃ) τῷ Κειδωνιάτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1745 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Partially corroded. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ βεστάρχῃ τῷ Κειδωνιάτῃ.
Lord, help Michael Kydoniates, vestarches.