Corinth Object: MF 4774b
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 4774b
Title:   BRONZE DEVOTIONAL MEDAL
Category Code:   MF
Object Number:   4774
Object Suffix:   b
Description:   Pierced oval medal.
Decoration:   Reverse: inscribed cross, field and frame.
Obverse translates to:
[CRUX SACRA SIT MIHI LUX]
[NON DRACO SIT MIHI DUX]
[CRUX SANCTI PATRIS BEN EDICT
Writing:   inscribed. Obverse: six lines of abbreviated inscription, in raised letters.
In vertical: C S S M L
In arms: N D S M D
In field: C S P B
In frame: VRSNSM.V.SMQLIVB
Material:   Bronze
Condition:   Complete or intact. Intact.
Period:   Post-Medieval
Chronology:   cannot be earlier than 1622 CE
Area:   St. John's
Context:   NB150 P80
Findspot Description:   Burial 1935-19, narthex of church, found buried with occupant of grave around neck; MF-4694 (10 buttons) found along spine.
Bibliography:   Williams and Zervos 1992, Hesperia 61:2, cat. 37
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: St. John's
Basket: NB150 P80