John Serblias (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΙΝΝΗ
ΤΣΕΡ
ΛΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Σερβλίᾳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΘΚ̅Ε
ΟΗΘΕΙ
ΙΝΝΗ
ΤΣΕΡ
ΛΙ
Θ(εοτό)κε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Σερβλίᾳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.698 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Ioannes 20716. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Σερβλίᾳ.
Mother of God, help John Serblias.