John Argyros (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St. John Chrysostom holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ι̅|ο|στ|ο|μ|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στομ(ο)ς. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. John Chrysostom holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ι̅|ο|στ|ο|μ|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στομ(ο)ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
λατριν
σκεποισ
σοναργυ
ρονι̅
λάτριν σκέποις σὸν Ἀργυρὸν Ἰω(άννην)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5306 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1250; see also J.-C. Cheynet, J.F. Vannier, "Les Argyroi," ZRVI 40 (2003), no. 47. |
Translation
λάτριν σκέποις σὸν Ἀργυρὸν Ἰωάννην.
May you protect your servant John Argyros.