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John (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St Prokopios, holding a spear in his right hand, a shield in his left. Sigla: |Π|ΡΚ|Ο|ΠΙὁ ἅ(γιος) Πρ(ο)κόπι(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.


Κ̅ΕΟ
ΗΘ,ΤΣ
Δ̣Λ,Ι
ΑΝΝΗ


Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Ἰωάννῃ

Obverse

Bust of St Prokopios, holding a spear in his right hand, a shield in his left. Sigla: |Π|ΡΚ|Ο|ΠΙὁ ἅ(γιος) Πρ(ο)κόπι(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.


Κ̅ΕΟ
ΗΘ,ΤΣ
Δ̣Λ,Ι
ΑΝΝΗ


Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλ(ῳ) Ἰωάννῃ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.2384
Diameter 20.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ.

Lord, help your servant John.