John vestes and judge (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: ̅: Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (first line not preserved). Border of dots.
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[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) βέστῃ καὶ κριτῇ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla preserved at left: ̅: Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (first line not preserved). Border of dots.
Σ
̅ΕΣΤΗ
ΚΑΙΚΡΙ
ΤΗ
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) βέστῃ καὶ κριτῇ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2727 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ βέστῃ καὶ κριτῇ.
Theotokos, help your servant John vestes and judge.