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John (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No inscription or border visible.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. No border visible.

...ο̣
ηθε.
ι̅

[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθε[ι] Ἰω(άννῃ)

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. No inscription or border visible.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. No border visible.

...ο̣
ηθε.
ι̅

[Κ(ύρι)ε β]οήθε[ι] Ἰω(άννῃ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.335
Diameter 16.0 mm
Condition Poorly struck.

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ.

Lord, help John.

Commentary

This seal is so poorly engraved and so poorly preserved that it is difficult to propose a date.