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Christopher (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. Christopher holding the martyr's cross before him. Details indistinct. Inscription visible on either side: τοφ|ο|ρ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Χρισ]τοφόρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

χρι
στοφορ,
φυλατε
τονχρι
στοφο
ρον

Χριστοφόρ(ε), φύλατε τὸν Χριστοφόρον

Obverse

Bust of St. Christopher holding the martyr's cross before him. Details indistinct. Inscription visible on either side: τοφ|ο|ρ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Χρισ]τοφόρ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of six lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

χρι
στοφορ,
φυλατε
τονχρι
στοφο
ρον

Χριστοφόρ(ε), φύλατε τὸν Χριστοφόρον

Accession number BZS.1955.1.3798
Diameter 18.0 mm
Previous Editions

Translation

Χριστοφόρε, φύλατε τὸν Χριστοφόρον.

Christopher, protect your (servant) Christopher.

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