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John protokentarchos (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

A patriarchal cross (x on the first transverse bar) adorned by fleurons rising on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.

Ι̣̣
ΠΡΟΤ
ΟΚ,Τ

Ἰω(άννου) προτοκ(εν)τ(άρ)χ(ου)

Obverse

A patriarchal cross (x on the first transverse bar) adorned by fleurons rising on either side. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.

Ι̣̣
ΠΡΟΤ
ΟΚ,Τ

Ἰω(άννου) προτοκ(εν)τ(άρ)χ(ου)

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.220
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 15.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Ἰωάννου προτοκεντάρχου.

(Seal of) John, protokentarchos.