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John kandidatos (seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram in the center: ΙΝΩ. 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

Obverse

Cruciform monogram in the center: ΙΝΩ. 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
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.