John "man" of the emperor (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Traces of sigla preserved at right: Θ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
ιανν,
τα̅ν̅̅
τα
σ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰωάνν(ῃ) τῷ ἀν(θρώπ)ῳ τοῦ βασ(ιλέως)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Traces of sigla preserved at right: Θ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκε,θ,
ιανν,
τα̅ν̅̅
τα
σ
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Ἰωάνν(ῃ) τῷ ἀν(θρώπ)ῳ τοῦ βασ(ιλέως)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.930 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 14.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped along the circumference. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ ἀνθρώπῳ τοῦ βασιλέως.
Mother of God, help John, man of the emperor.