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John Synadenos, proedros (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Standing figure of St John the Theologian, offering a blessing. Traces of sigla on either side: |Ι̅|Ο.Ε|Ο|Λ.|Γ..: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ [Θ]εολ[ό]γ[ος]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.

  
ΤΟΥΣΥΝ
.ΠΡΟ
.ΡΙ̣̣
.

τοῦ Συν[α]δηνοῦ προ[έ]δρου Ἰω[ά]νν[ου]

Obverse

Standing figure of St John the Theologian, offering a blessing. Traces of sigla on either side: |Ι̅|Ο.Ε|Ο|Λ.|Γ..: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ [Θ]εολ[ό]γ[ος]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.

  
ΤΟΥΣΥΝ
.ΠΡΟ
.ΡΙ̣̣
.

τοῦ Συν[α]δηνοῦ προ[έ]δρου Ἰω[ά]νν[ου]

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1292
Diameter 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm

Translation

τοῦ Συναδηνοῦ προέδρου Ἰωάννου.

(Seal of) the proedros John Synadenos.

Commentary

See PBW: Ioannes 119.