John hypatos and tourmarches (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. At the top, part of a tendril is visible, presumably flanking a cross. Wreath border.
ΙΑΝΝ
ΗΥΠΑΤ
sΤΟΥΡ
ΜΑΡΧΗ
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) τουρμάρχῃ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type II). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. At the top, part of a tendril is visible, presumably flanking a cross. Wreath border.
ΙΑΝΝ
ΗΥΠΑΤ
sΤΟΥΡ
ΜΑΡΧΗ
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ (καὶ) τουρμάρχῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.514 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipping at top and bottom of seal, damaging bottom letter of obverse monogram. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 1513. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ καὶ τουρμάρχῃ.
Mother of God, help John, hypatos and tourmarches.