John synkellos (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. John Chrysostom holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ι|ο|στ|μ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. John Chrysostom holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription on either side: |ι|ο|στ|μ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Χρ(υσό)στ(ο)μ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
υλαττε
φστηρο
μονυμ
συγκελλ
φύλαττε, φωστήρ, ὁμονύμῳ συγκέλλ(ῳ)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1517 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions |
Translation
φύλαττε, φωστήρ, ὁμονύμῳ συγκέλλῳ.
Luminary, protect the synkellos of the same name.
Commentary