John hypatos (eighth century, first half)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram type V. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram type V. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. In field above, cross in circle between tendrils. In field below, cross. Indeterminate border.
ιωαν
νηυπ
ατω
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.345 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 643. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ
Theotokos, help John hypatos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)