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Constantine (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

A cross mounted on a base of steps, with ornamental flowers rising on either side. No visible border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. No visible border.


ΦΥΛΑΞ

ΠΕΦΥΚΑ
Τ̣ΛΟΓΝ
κ̅ν

φύλαξ πέφυκα τ(ῶν) λόγων Κων(σταντίνου)

Obverse

A cross mounted on a base of steps, with ornamental flowers rising on either side. No visible border.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. No visible border.


ΦΥΛΑΞ

ΠΕΦΥΚΑ
Τ̣ΛΟΓΝ
κ̅ν

φύλαξ πέφυκα τ(ῶν) λόγων Κων(σταντίνου)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2035
Diameter 18.0 mm

Translation

φύλαξ πέφυκα τῶν λόγων Κωνσταντίνου.

I am the custodian of Constantine's documents. 

Commentary

Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.