John imperial silentiarios (ninth century)
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Θεοτόκε βοήθει (type V). In the quarters: Τ̣Σ̣|Δ̣Λ̣ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
̣ιν̣
νησηλ̣
κσηλ
τ̣ηρι̣
Ἰωάννῃ βασηλ[ι]κῷ σηληντηαρίῳ
Obverse
Cruciform invocative monogram of Θεοτόκε βοήθει (type V). In the quarters: Τ̣Σ̣|Δ̣Λ̣ : τῷ σῷ δούλῳ. Linear border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
̣ιν̣
νησηλ̣
κσηλ
τ̣ηρι̣
Ἰωάννῃ βασηλ[ι]κῷ σηληντηαρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4165 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Condition | Cracked along the border. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δοὐλῳ Ἰωάννῃ βασηλικῷ σηληντηαρίῳ.
Mother of God, help your servant John, imperial silentiarios.