Constantine (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
A double cross, with an X on first crossing, on three steps surrounded by four stars. Inscription around, beginning and ending with a cross. Border of dots.
Σ̣Τ̣Ρ̣Ο̣Σ̣ΜΟΙΦΣΝΟ̣ΥΣ
στ(αυ)ρὸς μοι φῶς νοῦς
Reverse
Double cross, with an X on first crossing, on three steps, with ornamental flowers. Inscription around, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Κ,Ζ̣̣ΗΚΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝ
κ(αὶ) ζωὴ Κωνσταντίνῳ
Obverse
A double cross, with an X on first crossing, on three steps surrounded by four stars. Inscription around, beginning and ending with a cross. Border of dots.
Σ̣Τ̣Ρ̣Ο̣Σ̣ΜΟΙΦΣΝΟ̣ΥΣ
στ(αυ)ρὸς μοι φῶς νοῦς
Reverse
Double cross, with an X on first crossing, on three steps, with ornamental flowers. Inscription around, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Κ,Ζ̣̣ΗΚΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝ
κ(αὶ) ζωὴ Κωνσταντίνῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3923 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
σταυρὸς μοι φῶς νοῦς καὶ ζωὴ Κωνσταντίνῳ.
The Cross is to me, Constantine, light, reason, and life.
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables.