John imperial kommerkiarios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ|.λ. No border visible.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. No border visible.
ι.
ν̣ηβκομ.
.κιρι
Ἰωά[ν]νῃ β(ασιλικῷ) κομ(μ)[ερ]κιαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters: Τσ|.λ. No border visible.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ
Reverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. No border visible.
ι.
ν̣ηβκομ.
.κιρι
Ἰωά[ν]νῃ β(ασιλικῷ) κομ(μ)[ερ]κιαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1723 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Condition | Blank too small for die. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ βασιλικῷ κομμερκιαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, imperial kommerkiarios.