Iannoulos apo eparchon (seventh century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross at the beginning of the first line. Wreath border.
ΙΝ
ΝΛ̣̣
ΠΟΕ̣Π.
Χ̣ΩΝ
Ἰαννούλου ἀπο ἐπά[ρ]χων
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross at the beginning of the first line. Wreath border.
ΙΝ
ΝΛ̣̣
ΠΟΕ̣Π.
Χ̣ΩΝ
Ἰαννούλου ἀπο ἐπά[ρ]χων
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.508 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Moderate effacing of obverse side. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1492 |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Ἰαννούλου ἀπο ἐπάρχων.
Mother of God, give Thy aid. (Seal of) Iannoulos, apo eparchon.
Commentary
The name "Iannoulos" is not attested in other seals in the Dumbarton Oaks collection. The name appears to be a diminuitive of John. See PmbZ #2645.