John monk and orphanotrophos (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
St. Nicholas standing, turned left with hands upraised toward manus Dei. Inscription: Ο|Α|ΓΙ|Ο|ΣΝ|Ι|ΚΟ|ΛΑ|Ο, : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Nicholas standing, turned left with hands upraised toward manus Dei. Inscription: Ο|Α|ΓΙ|Ο|ΣΝ|Ι|ΚΟ|ΛΑ|Ο, : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ̅Θ,
ΤΣ
ι̅ΜΟΝΑ
ΧΟΡΦΑ
ΝΟΤΡΟ
,
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θει τῷ σῷ δού(λῳ) Ἰω(άννῃ) μοναχ(ῷ) (καὶ) ὀρφανοτρόφ(ῳ)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4885 |
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Diameter | 27.0 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
See PBW: Ioannes 68.