John Falkon (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, orans, with medallion of Christ before her. Sigla to l. and r.: ΘΥ: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, orans, with medallion of Christ before her. Sigla to l. and r.: ΘΥ: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with cross above. Indeterminate border.
ιαΗ
φαλκνα
παρθεε
σκεποι
Ἰωάννην Φάλκωνα παρθένε σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3886 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Ἰωάννην Φάλκωνα παρθένε σκέποις.
Virgin, may you guard John Falkon.
Commentary
Dodecasyllable.