John Stypes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ
λι̅τ
στυπη̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ) Στυπῇ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ
λι̅τ
στυπη̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ) Στυπῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.389 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ Στυπῇ.
Lord, help your servant John Stypes.
Commentary
In his catalogue of the Shaw collection, Laurent read the final lines as Ἰωάννης στρατηγῷ, but it is clear that the last line consists of the owner's family name.