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John hypatos (eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ̣–ΣΩ|–ΛΩ. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. A cross between tendrils below. Wreath border.

Ι
Ν̣Ν̣Η̣
ΥΠ
ΤΩ
  

Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ̣–ΣΩ|–ΛΩ. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of four lines. A cross between tendrils below. Wreath border.

Ι
Ν̣Ν̣Η̣
ΥΠ
ΤΩ
  

Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.950
Diameter 27.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm
Condition Corroded.

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ.

Mother of God, help your servant John hypatos.