John Karianites (twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans, with the medallion before her. Sigla: μρ̅θΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅εο
ηθειι̅
τοκαρη
ανιτη
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ το Καρηανίτῃ
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans, with the medallion before her. Sigla: μρ̅θΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅εο
ηθειι̅
τοκαρη
ανιτη
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ το Καρηανίτῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1659 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ το Καρηανίτῃ.
Mother of God, help John Karianites.
Commentary
Note the other seals bearing the name of John Karianites, all from the twelfth century but showing slight variations.