John Antiochites, vestarches (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ||ημ|η|τρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̅ε,
χιτον
τιοχι
τι̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) βεστά(ρ)χι το Ἀντιοχίτι
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ||ημ|η|τρ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
ι̅ε,
χιτον
τιοχι
τι̣
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) βεστά(ρ)χι το Ἀντιοχίτι
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.2916 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 14.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ βεστάρχι το Ἀντιοχίτι.
Lord, help John Antiochites, vestarches.