George (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V) of Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
ΓΕ
ΩΡΓΙΩ
ΔΟΥΛΟ
ΧΥ̅
Γεωργίῳ δούλο Χ(ριστο)ῦ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V) of Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Wreath border.
ΓΕ
ΩΡΓΙΩ
ΔΟΥΛΟ
ΧΥ̅
Γεωργίῳ δούλο Χ(ριστο)ῦ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5066 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Γεωργίῳ δούλο Χριστοῦ.
Theotokos, help George, servant of Christ.
Commentary
There appears to be a superfluous letter at the end of the first line of the reverse; whether it is in fact a letter or a mark left by the strike is not clear.