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John (eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters stars. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Wreath border.


ΙΩΝΝ
ΗΤΩΣΩ
ΟΥΛΩ


Ἰωάνν τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V); in the quarters stars. Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει

Reverse

Inscription of three lines. Wreath border.


ΙΩΝΝ
ΗΤΩΣΩ
ΟΥΛΩ


Ἰωάνν τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5547
Diameter 28.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ σῷ δούλῳ.

Theotokos, help John, your servant.