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John (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription: |θ|εο||ορ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
τσ,
λι̅

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ού)λῳ Ἰω(άννῃ)

Obverse

Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear and shield. Inscription: |θ|εο||ορ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορ(ος). Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

κε̅,θ,
τσ,
λι̅

Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) τῷ σῷ δ(ού)λῳ Ἰω(άννῃ)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1808
Diameter 17.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm
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Translation

Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Ἰωάννῃ.

Lord, help your servant John.

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