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John protos (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Double cross on a ball with ornamental flowers. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Border of dots.

κε
,θ,ι̅
τΑ͂

Kύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ πρώτῳ

Obverse

Double cross on a ball with ornamental flowers. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Border of dots.

κε
,θ,ι̅
τΑ͂

Kύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ πρώτῳ

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2103
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm

Translation

Kύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ πρώτῳ.

Lord, help the protos John.