John (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his right shoulder. Inscription on either side: |ι̅|οπ|ρο|ρ,|μ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. John the Baptist holding a staff cross over his right shoulder. Inscription on either side: |ι̅|οπ|ρο|ρ,|μ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
A patriarchal cross (x at the lower crossbar) mounted on a base of three steps. Fleurons on both sides. Within a border of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at seven o'clock:
κε̅οηθιτσι̅
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθι τῷ σῷ Ἰω(άννῃ)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2541 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθι τῷ σῷ Ἰωάννῃ.
Lord, help your (servant) John.