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John (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St George, holding a lance in his right hand. Other details obscure. Sigla preserved at right : Γ̣Ι̣|Ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γιο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅
ΟΗΘΕΙ̣
ΤΣ
ΛΙΑ
Ν̣ΝΗ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ

Obverse

Bust of St George, holding a lance in his right hand. Other details obscure. Sigla preserved at right : Γ̣Ι̣|Ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώρ]γιο(ς). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.

ΚΕ̅
ΟΗΘΕΙ̣
ΤΣ
ΛΙΑ
Ν̣ΝΗ

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2380
Diameter 16.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm
Condition Channel split along the obverse.

Translation

Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ.

Lord, help your servant John.