John hypatos and dioiketes (eighth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: –|.–Σ. No visible border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ δού[λ]ῳ σοῦ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Traces of a cross between tendrils at top. Indeterminate border.
ΙΝ̣Η̣
ΥΠΤ
̣ΙΟΙΚ̣
ΤΗ
Ἰωάνῃ ὑπάτῳ [(καὶ)] διοικ[η]τῇ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: –|.–Σ. No visible border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει [τ]ῷ δού[λ]ῳ σοῦ
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Traces of a cross between tendrils at top. Indeterminate border.
ΙΝ̣Η̣
ΥΠΤ
̣ΙΟΙΚ̣
ΤΗ
Ἰωάνῃ ὑπάτῳ [(καὶ)] διοικ[η]τῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.962 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos 2018. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σοῦ Ἰωάνῃ ὑπάτῳ καὶ διοικητῇ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, hypatos and dioiketes.
Commentary
See PmbZ #3029.