Gregoras Xyrites (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St Gregory the Theologian holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |γ|ρι|οθ̣ε̣|..|ο|γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γρι(γόριος) ὁ Θε[ολ]όγ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσδ,
..η̣γορ
τηρι
τη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Γρ]ηγορᾷ τῷ Ξηρίτῃ
Obverse
Bust of St Gregory the Theologian holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Sigla on either side: |γ|ρι|οθ̣ε̣|..|ο|γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γρι(γόριος) ὁ Θε[ολ]όγ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσδ,
..η̣γορ
τηρι
τη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Γρ]ηγορᾷ τῷ Ξηρίτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2320 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γρηγορᾷ τῷ Ξηρίτῃ.
Lord, help your servant Gregoras Xyrites.