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John (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Baptism scene. On the left, John the Baptist stands in profile, facing right, where he puts his hand on the head of Christ, who kneels in the Center, with the Holy Spirit flying downwards toward him (as a dove). To the right, stands an angel looking toward the left at the Holy Spirit and holding the clothes of Christ in his left hand. Border of dots.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.

 - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

Obverse

Baptism scene. On the left, John the Baptist stands in profile, facing right, where he puts his hand on the head of Christ, who kneels in the Center, with the Holy Spirit flying downwards toward him (as a dove). To the right, stands an angel looking toward the left at the Holy Spirit and holding the clothes of Christ in his left hand. Border of dots.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Border of dots.

 - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1669
Diameter 22.0 mm

Translation

Ἰωάννου.

(Seal of) John.