John Barys, protonotarios (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Half-length portrait of John the Baptist offering a blessing with his right hand and holding a long staff cross with his left. Traces of epigraphy on either side: |Ι|Ο|Ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδ[ρομος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,Θ,
Ι̣ΝΟΤ
..ΙΟΤ
ΡΙ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)νοτ[αρ]ίο τῷ Βαρι
Obverse
Half-length portrait of John the Baptist offering a blessing with his right hand and holding a long staff cross with his left. Traces of epigraphy on either side: |Ι|Ο|Ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδ[ρομος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΚΕ,Θ,
Ι̣ΝΟΤ
..ΙΟΤ
ΡΙ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) (πρωτο)νοτ[αρ]ίο τῷ Βαρι
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.568 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20527. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ πρωτονοταρίο τῷ Βαρι.
Lord, help John Barys, protonotarios.