John kankellarios (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τω̣.|λωσ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δ[ού]λῳ σοῦ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τω̣.|λωσ. Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δ[ού]λῳ σοῦ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross between fleurons above and below. Wreath border.
ι̣Ωνν̣
Η̣Κν..
λλριω
Ἰωάννῃ καν[κε]λλαρίῳ
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1941 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Ἰωάννῃ κανκελλαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, kankellarios.