John apo eparchon (seventh/eighth century)
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing between two trees; he holds a staff cross over his left shoulder. Details indistinct. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross (likely a cross below). Wreath border.
θεο
τοκεβο
ηθηιαν
νιποεπ
ρχων
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάννι ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing between two trees; he holds a staff cross over his left shoulder. Details indistinct. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross (likely a cross below). Wreath border.
θεο
τοκεβο
ηθηιαν
νιποεπ
ρχων
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάννι ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3460 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάννι ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων.
Mother of God, help John, apo eparchon.