John apo hypaton (seventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. John Prodromos holding a long cross over his left shoulder and pointing his right hand towards a medallion of Christ. To the right is a cyprus tree, to the left is another type of tree (perhaps an olive tree). Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Cross at beginning of first line; trace of cross at end of fifth line. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΤΟΚΕΒ̣Ο̣
ΗΘΗΙΝ
Ν̣ΙΠΟΥΠ
ΤΝ̣
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάννι ἀπὸ ὑπάτων
Obverse
Standing figure of St. John Prodromos holding a long cross over his left shoulder and pointing his right hand towards a medallion of Christ. To the right is a cyprus tree, to the left is another type of tree (perhaps an olive tree). Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Cross at beginning of first line; trace of cross at end of fifth line. Wreath border.
ΘΕΟ
ΤΟΚΕΒ̣Ο̣
ΗΘΗΙΝ
Ν̣ΙΠΟΥΠ
ΤΝ̣
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάννι ἀπὸ ὑπάτων
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2412 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Condition | Worn along edges and on reverse side. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάννι ἀπὸ ὑπάτων.
Mother of God, help John apo hypaton.