John Gabras, sebastos (twelfth/thirteenth century)
Obverse
Two military saints standing: at left, St George, holding a spear and shield; at right, St Demetrios, holding a spear and sword. Inscription preserved at right: |η|μη|τρι|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Obverse
Two military saints standing: at left, St George, holding a spear and shield; at right, St Demetrios, holding a spear and sword. Inscription preserved at right: |η|μη|τρι|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
In the center, a monogram. Resolution: σεβαστός. Within concentric borders of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
ι̣ννησο̣γρ̣.
Ἰωάννης ὁ Γαβρᾶ[ς] σεβαστός
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1155 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Translation
Ἰωάννης ὁ Γαβρᾶς σεβαστός.
John Gabras, sebastos.
Commentary
See PBW: Ioannes 20186.