Christophoros (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George nimbate, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on both sides: Ε-Ο|Ρ|Γ|Η: ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργηος. Wreath border.
Obverse
Bust of St. George nimbate, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on both sides: Ε-Ο|Ρ|Γ|Η: ὁ ἅγιος Γεώργηος. Wreath border.
Reverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps with ornamental flowers on both sides. Circular inscription within a linear border.
.ΩΦΟΡ,Ο ΔΟΥΛ,ΧΥ
Χριστώφορος ὁ δοῦλος Χριστοῦ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3267 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Χριστώφορος ὁ δοῦλος Χριστοῦ.
Christophoros, the servant of Christ.