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John hypatos (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Indeterminate border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with decorations above and below. Indeterminate border.


ιων
νηυπ
ατω


Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ

Obverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type V). Indeterminate border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription in three lines with decorations above and below. Indeterminate border.


ιων
νηυπ
ατω


Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ

Accession number BZS.1947.2.599
Diameter 29.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ.

Theotokos, help John hypatos.