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Michael monk (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cross with two transverse bars (with an X at first crossing) with flowers rising from the base. Circular inscription within an indeterminate border.

ΣΟΥΛ,

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

μι
χαηλ
μονα
χ

Μιχαὴλ μοναχῷ

Obverse

Cross with two transverse bars (with an X at first crossing) with flowers rising from the base. Circular inscription within an indeterminate border.

ΣΟΥΛ,

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλ

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

μι
χαηλ
μονα
χ

Μιχαὴλ μοναχῷ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.216
Diameter 19.0 mm
Previous Editions

Laurent, Corpus V/2, no. 1413.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαὴλ μοναχῷ.

Lord, help your servant, the monk Michael.