John protonotarios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla at right: μ|θ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
ι̅νο
τρι,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)νοταρί(ῳ)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla at right: μ|θ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
ι̅νο
τρι,
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)νοταρί(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1838 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ πρωτονοταρίῳ.
Mother of God, help John, protonotarios.