John monk and orphanotrophos (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
St. Nicholas standing, turned left with hands upraised towards the manus Dei. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Nicholas standing, turned left with hands upraised towards the manus Dei. No sigla visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines originally, four lines preserved. Border of dots.
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Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ μοναχῷ καὶ ὀρφανοτρόφῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.222 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Zacos-Veglery, no. 2677bis (b). |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ μοναχῷ καὶ ὀρφανοτρόφῳ.
Lord, help your servant John, monk and orphanotrophos.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The identification of the saint and the full reading become clear from this seal's parallels listed below. See also PBW: Ioannes 68.