John Solomon (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of a bearded saint, likely St Eugenios. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̅τσο
λομν
τη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Σολομῶντη
Obverse
Bust of a bearded saint, likely St Eugenios. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̅τσο
λομν
τη
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Σολομῶντη
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1502 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20528. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Σολομῶντη.
Lord, help John Solomon.
Commentary
The proposed identification of the saint on the obverse is based on the related seal of John Solomon cited in this entry.