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Michael (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

A patriarchal cross adorned with pellets above and at the end of each transverse bar. Fleurons on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΣΔ,
ΜΙΧΑ
ΗΛ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Μιχαήλ

Obverse

A patriarchal cross adorned with pellets above and at the end of each transverse bar. Fleurons on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅,Θ,
ΤΣΔ,
ΜΙΧΑ
ΗΛ

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ούλῳ) Μιχαήλ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4193
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαήλ.

Lord, help your servant Michael.