Michael episkeptites (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his left shoulder and a shield with his left arm. Details indistinct. Traces of an inscription on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|. : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώρ[γ(ιος)]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear over his left shoulder and a shield with his left arm. Details indistinct. Traces of an inscription on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|. : ὁ ἅγιος Γεώρ[γ(ιος)]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least three lines. A cross above. Border of dots.
κεοη
.μιχαηλ
.πισκε
Κ(ύρι)ε βοή[θ(ει)] Μιχαὴλ [ἐ]πισκε[πτίτ(ῃ)]
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.807 |
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Diameter | 16.0 mm |
Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ ἐπισκεπτίτῃ.
Lord, help Michael, episkeptites.