John (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of Saint John the Baptist, holding a long cross in right hand. Inscription : ι̅|ΟΠΡ|Δ,|Μ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δ(ρο)μ(ος).
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅Θ,
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 in right hand. Inscription : ι̅|ΟΠΡ|Δ,|Μ, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δ(ρο)μ(ος).
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅Θ,
ΤΣ
ΔΛ
ι̅
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1882 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 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.