John horreiarios (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. John Prodromos holding a long cross over his right shoulder. Details indistinct. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross at the beginning of the first line. Indeterminate border.
ΚΕ̣
.ΟΗ..
Ι̅̅ΟΡ.
ΑΡΙ
Κ(ύρι)ε [β]οή[θει] Ἰω(άννῃ) ὁρ[ι]αρίῳ
Obverse
Bust of St. John Prodromos holding a long cross over his right shoulder. Details indistinct. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines with a cross at the beginning of the first line. Indeterminate border.
ΚΕ̣
.ΟΗ..
Ι̅̅ΟΡ.
ΑΡΙ
Κ(ύρι)ε [β]οή[θει] Ἰω(άννῃ) ὁρ[ι]αρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3106 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Condition | Very worn and corroded; folded slightly backwards. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ ὁριαρίῳ.
Lord, help John, horreiarios.
Commentary
The Saint on the obverse has been identified based on the likely parallel listed in this entry.