John mystographos (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with a medalion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̣̅–Θ̣̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Decoration at top. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
ΘΙ̅ΜΥΣ
ΤΟΓΡ̣Α
Φ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) μυστογράφῳ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with a medalion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̣̅–Θ̣̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Decoration at top. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕ
ΘΙ̅ΜΥΣ
ΤΟΓΡ̣Α
Φ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) μυστογράφῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2413 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Condition | Both sides mildly worn. Chipped at bottom. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ μυστογράφῳ.
Mother of God, help John, mystographos.