John dioiketes (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: .̣Σ|Δ̣Λ̣ : [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Ι̣̣
.ΝΝΟΥ
.ΙΟΚΕΙ
ΤΟΥ
Ἰω[ά]ννου [δ]ιοκείτου
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: .̣Σ|Δ̣Λ̣ : [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Ι̣̣
.ΝΝΟΥ
.ΙΟΚΕΙ
ΤΟΥ
Ἰω[ά]ννου [δ]ιοκείτου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.944 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Ἰωάννου διοκείτου.
Theotokos, help your servant. (Seal of) John, dioiketes.
Commentary
The reading of the owner's Christian name is provisional and awaits confirmation or correction from a better preserved specimen.