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John chartoularios and discussor (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform monogram surrounded by circular inscription with cross at beginning. Indeterminate Border.

θεοτοκεβοηθε.

α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

In circle, Θεοτόκε βοήθε[ι]

Reverse

Inscription in five lines. Wreath Border.

car
ar
iieis
csso
r

chartularii et discussor

Obverse

Cruciform monogram surrounded by circular inscription with cross at beginning. Indeterminate Border.

θεοτοκεβοηθε.

α - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

In circle, Θεοτόκε βοήθε[ι]

Reverse

Inscription in five lines. Wreath Border.

car
ar
iieis
csso
r

chartularii et discussor

Accession number BZS.1955.1.4430
Diameter 27.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννου chartularii et discussor

Theotokos, help John chartoularios and discussor