John Marchapsanos, monk and synkellos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Symeon the Younger, orans, atop his column, flanked by his mother Martha and disciple Konon. Inscription on either side: Ο|ΣΥ|ΜΕ|ΟΝ|Ο.... Ὁ ἅγιος Συμεόν ὁ. Circular inscription within border of dots.
κεοηθ,τσδλι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ)
Obverse
Bust of St. Symeon the Younger, orans, atop his column, flanked by his mother Martha and disciple Konon. Inscription on either side: Ο|ΣΥ|ΜΕ|ΟΝ|Ο.... Ὁ ἅγιος Συμεόν ὁ. Circular inscription within border of dots.
κεοηθ,τσδλι
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθ(ει) τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰω(άννῃ)
Reverse
St. John the Baptist standing, holding a long cross and an open rotulus. Inscription: ΠΡ|ΔΡ|Ο|Μ|Ο,: [ὁ (ἅγιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ] Πρ(ό)δρομο(ς). Circular inscription within a border of dots.
αχ.........τμαρχαψαν
(μον)αχ(ῷ) [(καὶ) συγκέλλῳ] τῷ Μαρχαψάνῳ
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.446 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm |
Previous Editions | See PBW: Ioannes 20182 (reading the family name as Marchapsabos). |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ μοναχῷ καὶ συγκέλλῳ τῷ Μαρχαψάνῳ.
Lord, help your servant John Marchapsanos, monk and synkellos.
Commentary
Same individual as BZS.1958.106.447.