John (sixth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in two lines. Border of dots.
ΙΩ
Ἰωannu
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1452 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωannu.
Theotokos, help John.
Commentary
This bilingual seal contains a Greek invocation and a name that begins in Greek but ends in Latin.