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Christophoros (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. George nimbate, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on both sides: Ε-Ο|Ρ|Γ|Η: 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 Χριστο

Obverse

Bust of St. George nimbate, holding a spear and shield. Inscription on both sides: Ε-Ο|Ρ|Γ|Η: 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 Χριστο

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3267
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.