N. apo eparchon (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Border of dots.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription in at least three lines (likely a fourth above off the blank). Border of dots.
νου
αποε
παρχ
ων
. . . ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.564 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει . . . ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
Theotokos, help N., apo eparchon.
Commentary
The name is uncertain, as the beginning is missing. John (Ἰωάννου) is most likely, but many other common names are possible that end in ΝΟΥ (e.g. Marinos (Μαρίνου), Marianos (Μαριανοῦ), Constantine (Κωνσταντίνου), etc.).