John (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with medallion. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a decoration above. Border of dots.
ΣΟΙ
ΟΜΕ̅ΡΣ̣Ο̣Ν
ΙΑΗΝ
ΛΟΓ̣
σώζοι(ς) ο Μ(ῆτ)ερ σὸν Ἰωάννην Λόγου
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with medallion. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, with a decoration above. Border of dots.
ΣΟΙ
ΟΜΕ̅ΡΣ̣Ο̣Ν
ΙΑΗΝ
ΛΟΓ̣
σώζοι(ς) ο Μ(ῆτ)ερ σὸν Ἰωάννην Λόγου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3404 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
Translation
σώζοις, ὦ μῆτερ, σὸν Ἰωάννην Λόγου.
Mother of the Word, preserve your (servant) John.
Commentary
Inscription of twelve syllables.