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George (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Border of dots.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in two lines with crosses above and below. Border of dots.


.σορ
.ορ..

Γεώργιος (?)

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Border of dots.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in two lines with crosses above and below. Border of dots.


.σορ
.ορ..

Γεώργιος (?)

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1430
Diameter 27.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Γεώργιος.

Theotokos, help. George.

Commentary

The reading of the name is by no means certain.