John (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
τσ
δλ,̅
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Ἰω(άννῃ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1806 |
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Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ.
Mother of God, help your servant John.
Commentary