John monk and orphanotrophos (eleventh century)
Obverse
Standing St. Nicholas, turned left with hands upraised toward manus Dei. Inscription: .|.|ΓΙ|Ο|.Ν|Ι|ΚΟ|ΛΑ|Ο,: Ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
.ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΣΔ
.ΜΟΝΑ
.,ΟΡΦΑ
ΝΟΤΡΟ
,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ μοναχῷ καὶ ὀρφανοτρόφῳ
Obverse
Standing St. Nicholas, turned left with hands upraised toward manus Dei. Inscription: .|.|ΓΙ|Ο|.Ν|Ι|ΚΟ|ΛΑ|Ο,: Ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
.ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΣΔ
.ΜΟΝΑ
.,ΟΡΦΑ
ΝΟΤΡΟ
,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ μοναχῷ καὶ ὀρφανοτρόφῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.488 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Zacos-Veglery, no. 2677bis (b). |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ μοναχῷ καὶ ὀρφανοτρόφῳ.
Lord, help your servant John, monk and orphanotrophos.