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John droungarios (eighth/ninth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τσ|δλ . Thin wreath border.

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, a cross between fleurons above. Thin wreath border.


.n
.ọυδρο
γγριου

Ἰωάννου δρογγαρίου

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τσ|δλ . Thin wreath border.

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, a cross between fleurons above. Thin wreath border.


.n
.ọυδρο
γγριου

Ἰωάννου δρογγαρίου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.3300
Diameter 28.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Ἰωάννου δρογγαρίου.

Lord, help your servant. (Seal of) John, droungarios.