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George (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γι : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργι(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.


κε̅,θ,
τσ,
λ,γερ
γι


Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ού)λ(ῳ) Γεωργίῳ

Obverse

Bust of St George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γι : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργι(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.


κε̅,θ,
τσ,
λ,γερ
γι


Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ού)λ(ῳ) Γεωργίῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.918
Diameter 15.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γεωργίῳ.

Lord, help your servant George.