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Constantine (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps. In the upper and lower quarters: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅|ΝΙΚΑ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸ)ς νικᾷ. Double border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.


ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΣΔ
Λ,Κ̅Ν

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Κων(σταντίνῳ)

Obverse

A patriarchal cross mounted on a base of steps. In the upper and lower quarters: ΙΣ̅ΧΣ̅|ΝΙΚΑ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστὸ)ς νικᾷ. Double border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.


ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΣΔ
Λ,Κ̅Ν

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Κων(σταντίνῳ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2366
Diameter 16.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Κωνσταντίνῳ.

Lord, help your servant Constantine.