John Tarchaneiotes (thirteenth century, second half)
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross with his right hand and making a gesture with his left. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο̣σιω̅|οΠρ|οσ : ὁ ἅγιος Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρομος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
φωνην
κηρυττωντω
τ̣ροχωτησσφρα
γιδοςιω̅σκεπ
εταρχν.
ωτη̣ν̣
φωνὴν κηρύττων τῷ τροχῷ τῆς σφραγῖδος Ἰω(άννην) σκέπ(οις) με Ταρχαν[ει]ώτην
Obverse
St John the Baptist standing, holding a staff cross with his right hand and making a gesture with his left. Details indistinct. Inscription on either side: ο|α|γι|ο̣σιω̅|οΠρ|οσ : ὁ ἅγιος Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(ό)δρομος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
φωνην
κηρυττωντω
τ̣ροχωτησσφρα
γιδοςιω̅σκεπ
εταρχν.
ωτη̣ν̣
φωνὴν κηρύττων τῷ τροχῷ τῆς σφραγῖδος Ἰω(άννην) σκέπ(οις) με Ταρχαν[ει]ώτην
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4689 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 34.0 mm |
| Condition | Punctured at right. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW: Ioannes 20541. |
Translation
φωνὴν κηρύττων τῷ τροχῷ τῆς σφραγῖδος Ἰωάννην σκέποις με Ταρχανειώτην.
Sounding your voice on the disk of the seal, may you protect me, John Tarchaneiotes.
Commentary
Note the unusual ligature on the right hand side of the obverse.