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John Antiochites, deacon (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Double cross on three steps, with X at junction of lower bar. Fleurons rise on either side. Traces of circular inscription between two borders of dots.

ΟΗΘ,Τ

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with decoration below. Border of dots.

..ΔΙ
.ΚΟΝ
..ΝΤΙ.
.ΙΤΗ
  

ωάννῃ διακόνῳ τντιοχίτῃ

Obverse

Double cross on three steps, with X at junction of lower bar. Fleurons rise on either side. Traces of circular inscription between two borders of dots.

ΟΗΘ,Τ

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ

Reverse

Inscription in four lines with decoration below. Border of dots.

..ΔΙ
.ΚΟΝ
..ΝΤΙ.
.ΙΤΗ
  

ωάννῃ διακόνῳ τντιοχίτῃ

Accession number BZS.1955.1.4956
Diameter 33.0 mm

Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ διακόνῳ τῷ Ἀντιοχίτῃ.

Lord, help your servant, the deacon John Antiochites.