N. (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St John the Baptist, blessing with right hand and holding scroll in left hand. Inscription : |ΙΩ̅|ΟΠΡ|Ο|Δ|Ρ̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρ(ομος).
Reverse
Inscription of two lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Ρ̅Ο̅
fΙΟ̅
Obverse
Bust of St John the Baptist, blessing with right hand and holding scroll in left hand. Inscription : |ΙΩ̅|ΟΠΡ|Ο|Δ|Ρ̣ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρ(ομος).
Reverse
Inscription of two lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Ρ̅Ο̅
fΙΟ̅
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3348 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Commentary
The reading of the reverse poses problems. It is not clear what letter types are represented or what function the lines above the letters serve. We surmise that the inscription forms the owner's name in Roman letters: Pofio? Rufio?