John Chrysanthos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross between pellets above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ι̣̅χρυ
σ̣νθον
̣γνημε̣
σ̣κεποις
Ἰω(άννην) Χρύσανθον, ἁγνή, με σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2206 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1012. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην Χρύσανθον, ἁγνή, με σκέποις.
Holy one, may you protect me, John Chrysanthos.