John Stypes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅Θ
ΤΣΔ̣
ΛΙΤ
ΣΤΥΠΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Στυπῇ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Inscription: ΜΡ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅Θ
ΤΣΔ̣
ΛΙΤ
ΣΤΥΠΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Στυπῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.32 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Στυπῇ.
Lord, help your servant John Stypes.