John monk and orphanotrophos (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Nicholas, turned left with hands upraised towards the manus Dei. Inscription: .|.|ΓΙ|Ο|.Ν|Ι|ΚΟ|ΛΑ|Ο,: [ὁ ἅ]γιο[ς] Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
.ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΣΔ
.ΜΟΝΑ
.,ΟΡΦΑ
ΝΟΤΡΟ
,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) μονα[χ(ῷ)] (καὶ) ὀρφανοτρόφ(ῳ)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Nicholas, turned left with hands upraised towards the manus Dei. Inscription: .|.|ΓΙ|Ο|.Ν|Ι|ΚΟ|ΛΑ|Ο,: [ὁ ἅ]γιο[ς] Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
.ΚΕ,Θ,
.ΣΔ
.ΜΟΝΑ
.,ΟΡΦΑ
ΝΟΤΡΟ
,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) [τ]ῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) [Ἰ]ω(άννῃ) μονα[χ(ῷ)] (καὶ) ὀρφανοτρόφ(ῳ)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.488 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Zacos-Veglery, no. 2677bis (b). |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
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
See PBW: Ioannes 68.