John apo eparchon (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). A star in each of the quarters. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross and ending with a star. Wreath border.
ΙΩ
ΝΝΗΠΟ
ΕΠΡΧΩΝ
Ο̣Υ̣ΛΩ
ΧΥ
Ἰωάννη ἀπό ἐπάρχων δούλῳ Χ(ριστο)ῦ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). A star in each of the quarters. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross and ending with a star. Wreath border.
ΙΩ
ΝΝΗΠΟ
ΕΠΡΧΩΝ
Ο̣Υ̣ΛΩ
ΧΥ
Ἰωάννη ἀπό ἐπάρχων δούλῳ Χ(ριστο)ῦ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1436 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1505. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννη ἀπό ἐπάρχων δούλῳ Χριστοῦ.
Mother of God, help John, apo eparchon and servant of Christ.