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Michael (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Michael, with a scepter in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription in columns to both sides: ΙΧ|Α : [Μ]ιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

κε̄̄ο
.. τσ
..λμι
χαηλ

Κ(ύρι)ε βο[ήθ(ει)] τῷ σῷ [δού]λῳ Μιχαήλ

Obverse

Bust of St Michael, with a scepter in his right hand and a globus in his left. Inscription in columns to both sides: ΙΧ|Α : [Μ]ιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Border of dots.

κε̄̄ο
.. τσ
..λμι
χαηλ

Κ(ύρι)ε βο[ήθ(ει)] τῷ σῷ [δού]λῳ Μιχαήλ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1518
Diameter 22.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαήλ.

Lord, help your servant Michael.