John hypatos (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: Τ|..Σ . Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δού[λῳ] σου
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
Ι
ΝΝΙΥΠ
Τ
Ἰωάννι ὑπάτῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: Τ|..Σ . Thin wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δού[λῳ] σου
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Thin wreath border.
Ι
ΝΝΙΥΠ
Τ
Ἰωάννι ὑπάτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1455 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm; field: 23.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου Ἰωάννι ὑπάτῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, hypatos.
Commentary
Note the poor quality of the epigraphy.