John Zenon, hypatos (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: .σ|λ . Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines ending with a fleuron. Fleurons above. Wreath border.
iṇΝ̣
Ηυπτ
.οζην
ονη
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ [τ]ο Ζηνόνη
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type VIII). In the quarters: .σ|λ . Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines ending with a fleuron. Fleurons above. Wreath border.
iṇΝ̣
Ηυπτ
.οζην
ονη
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ [τ]ο Ζηνόνη
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2560 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ το Ζηνόνη.
Mother of God, help your servant John Zenon, hypatos.