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John apo eparchon (seventh/eighth century)

 
 

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τω|λωσ . Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, a cross between fleurons above and below. Wreath border.


ιωνν
ηποεπ
ρχων


Ἰωάννῃ ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων

Obverse

Cruciform invocative monogram (type V). In the quarters: τω|λωσ . Wreath border.

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου

Reverse

Inscription of three lines, a cross between fleurons above and below. Wreath border.


ιωνν
ηποεπ
ρχων


Ἰωάννῃ ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5606
Diameter 30.0 mm; field: 25.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῷ δούλῳ σου Ἰωάννῃ ἀπὸ ἐπάρχων.

Mother of God, help your servant John, apo eparchon.