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John (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate and wearing maphorion, with Christ-child before her. He seemingly has nimbus cr. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.

 - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate and wearing maphorion, with Christ-child before her. He seemingly has nimbus cr. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Wreath border.

Reverse

Cruciform monogram. Indeterminate border.

 - ι - ν - ο - υ - ω

Ἰωάννου

Accession number BZS.1951.31.5.3213
Diameter 20.0 mm
Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore.

Translation

Ἰωάννου.

(Seal of) John.