Christopher (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Christopher holding the martyr's cross before him. Details indistinct. Inscription visible on either side: τοφ|ο|ρ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Χρισ]τοφόρ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Christopher holding the martyr's cross before him. Details indistinct. Inscription visible on either side: τοφ|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 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
Χριστοφόρε, φύλατε τὸν Χριστοφόρον.
Christopher, protect your (servant) Christopher.
Commentary