John N., komes (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding spear to right. Sigla visible at left and right: Ο|Γ̣|Ρ|Γ̣: ὁ (ἅγιος) Γ(ε)ώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Ε̅,Θ,
Ι̣̅ΟΜΙ
Τ̣Ι̣Τ̣ΟΛ̣Χ̣
Η̣Δ̣..
Κ(ύρ)ιε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) κόμιτι το ...
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding spear to right. Sigla visible at left and right: Ο|Γ̣|Ρ|Γ̣: ὁ (ἅγιος) Γ(ε)ώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Ε̅,Θ,
Ι̣̅ΟΜΙ
Τ̣Ι̣Τ̣ΟΛ̣Χ̣
Η̣Δ̣..
Κ(ύρ)ιε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰω(άννῃ) κόμιτι το ...
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2815 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ κόμιτι το...
Lord, help John ..., komes.
Commentary
The last letters of the penultimate line and final line of the reverse are too corroded to allow a reading of the owner's family name.