John Chrysanthos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
ι̅χρυ
σνθον
γνημε
σκεποισ
Ἰω(άννην) Χρύσανθον, ἁγνή, με σκέποις
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration below. Border of dots.
ι̅χρυ
σνθον
γνημε
σκεποισ
Ἰω(άννην) Χρύσανθον, ἁγνή, με σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3888 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1012. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην Χρύσανθον, ἁγνή, με σκέποις.
Holy one, may you protect me, John Chrysanthos.