John apo hypaton (seventh century)
Obverse
A standing saint, likely John the Baptist, holding a staff cross over his left shoulder. Cypress trees on either side. The medallion of Christ in the upper left. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines begining with a cross. Wreath border.
θεο
τοκεβο
η̣θηι̣ω̣α̣ν̣
..ουπ
.τ̣ω̣
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάν(νῃ) [ἀπ]ὸ ὑπ[ά]τω[ν]
Obverse
A standing saint, likely John the Baptist, holding a staff cross over his left shoulder. Cypress trees on either side. The medallion of Christ in the upper left. Wreath border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines begining with a cross. Wreath border.
θεο
τοκεβο
η̣θηι̣ω̣α̣ν̣
..ουπ
.τ̣ω̣
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάν(νῃ) [ἀπ]ὸ ὑπ[ά]τω[ν]
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4355 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 36.0 mm |
| Condition | Double struck or overstruck on the reverse. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθη Ἰωάννῃ ἀπὸ ὑπάτων.
Mother of God, help John, apo hypaton.