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John patrikios (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). A cross in each of the four quarters. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Wreath border.

Τ̣ω
̣λωσι̣
ω̣ννηπ̣
τρικι̣ω
̣μ̣η̣ν

 τῷ δούλῳ σου Ἰωάννῃ πατρικίῳ. ἀμήν

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). A cross in each of the four quarters. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Wreath border.

Τ̣ω
̣λωσι̣
ω̣ννηπ̣
τρικι̣ω
̣μ̣η̣ν

 τῷ δούλῳ σου Ἰωάννῃ πατρικίῳ. ἀμήν

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1733
Diameter 27.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου Ἰωάννῃ πατρικίῳ. ἀμήν

Mother of God, help your servant John, patrikios. Amen