John kandidatos (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform monogram in the center: ΙΝΩ. Along the circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock. Indeterminate border.
..ε. . . ηθει
[Θ]ε[οτόκε βο]ήθει. Ἰωάννου
Obverse
Cruciform monogram in the center: ΙΝΩ. Along the circumference, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock. Indeterminate border.
..ε. . . ηθει
[Θ]ε[οτόκε βο]ήθει. Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Inscription in three lines with cross in field above. Wreath border.
καν
διδα
του
κανδιδάτου
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1555 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Ἰωάννου κανδιδάτου.
Mother of God, give Thy aid. (Seal of) John, kandidatos.