John Augeniates (?) (tenth/eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom holding a cross in his right hand and the Gospels in his left. Inscription on either side: |ι̅ο||τ : ὁ ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Χρυσόστμος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̅Τ̣Υ
γενι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Αὐγενιά(τῃ)
Obverse
Bust of St John Chrysostom holding a cross in his right hand and the Gospels in his left. Inscription on either side: |ι̅ο||τ : ὁ ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Χρυσόστμος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̅Τ̣Υ
γενι
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Αὐγενιά(τῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1149 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.0 mm; field: 29.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded on the reverse. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Αὐγενιάτῃ.
Lord, help John Augeniates.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's family name is provisional, given the poor state of preservation, and requires confirmation or correction from other sources.