John (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of Saint John the Baptist, holding a long cross. Inscription : Ι̅|ΟΠΡ|Δ|Μ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρό(δρ)ομ(ος).
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣Θ̣,
ΤΣ
ΔΛ
Ι̅
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ)
Obverse
Bust of Saint John the Baptist, holding a long cross. Inscription : Ι̅|ΟΠΡ|Δ|Μ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρό(δρ)ομ(ος).
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̣Θ̣,
ΤΣ
ΔΛ
Ι̅
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1032 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ.
Lord, help your servant John.
Commentary
The Π and Ρ in the inscription on the obverse form a ligature.