John hypatos (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ–ΣΩ|–ΛΩ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A cross at top; a cross between tendrils faintly visible at bottom. Indeterminate border.
Ι
Ν̣ΝΗ
ΥΠ
ΤΩ
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: ΤΩ–ΣΩ|–ΛΩ. Indeterminate border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. A cross at top; a cross between tendrils faintly visible at bottom. Indeterminate border.
Ι
Ν̣ΝΗ
ΥΠ
ΤΩ
Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.951 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Condition | Corroded along the circumference. |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 2012(B). |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ ὑπάτῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, hypatos.