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John Chandrenos (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

χε̅
συντη
αλυπ̣
θκ̅

Χ(ριστ)έ, σὺν τῇ ἀλύπῳ Θ(εοτό)κῳ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.

σκεπετ,ι̅
τχαν
δ,

σκέπετ(ε) Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Χανδ(ρηνῷ)

Obverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

χε̅
συντη
αλυπ̣
θκ̅

Χ(ριστ)έ, σὺν τῇ ἀλύπῳ Θ(εοτό)κῳ

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.

σκεπετ,ι̅
τχαν
δ,

σκέπετ(ε) Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ Χανδ(ρηνῷ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4330
Diameter 14.0 mm
Previous Editions

See PBW: Ioannes 20660.

Translation

Χριστέ, σὺν τῇ ἀλύπῳ Θεοτόκῳ σκέπετε Ἰωάννῃ τῷ Χανδρηνῷ.

Christ, with the serene Mother of God, protect John Chandrenos.