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John (eleventh/twelfth century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of Saint John Chrysostom. Inscription: Ο̣|Ι̅Ω̣|Ο̣|ΣΤ̣|Μ̣ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.

̣
ΦΥΛΑ
ΥΠΑΡΧ,
ΤΝΛΟ
Γι̅

φύλαξ ὑπάρχ(ω) τῶν λόγω(ν) Ἰω(άννου)

Obverse

Bust of Saint John Chrysostom. Inscription: Ο̣|Ι̅Ω̣|Ο̣|ΣΤ̣|Μ̣ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, with a cross above. Border of dots.

̣
ΦΥΛΑ
ΥΠΑΡΧ,
ΤΝΛΟ
Γι̅

φύλαξ ὑπάρχ(ω) τῶν λόγω(ν) Ἰω(άννου)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5139
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm

Translation

φύλαξ ὑπάρχω τῶν λόγων Ἰωάννου.

I am the custodian of the words of John.