John monk (ninth/tenth century)
Obverse
Inscription in three lines. Border of dots.
Κ
ΟΗ
ΘΗ
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη
Reverse
Monogrammatic inscription consisting of an Ῑ, followed by an topped by a cross, followed by a . Border of dots.
Ἰω(άννῃ) (μον)αχ(ῷ)
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1670 |
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Diameter | 13.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Laurent, Corpus V/2, no. 1392. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη Ἰωάννῃ μοναχῷ.
Lord, help John, monk.
Bibliography
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l’empire byzantin (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reverse combination of monogrammatic elements is strange, but its reading is clear. However, its dating is less than certain.