N. Maurokatakalon (eleventh/twelfth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1192 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Previous Editions | Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus, no. 1414. |
Obverse
Half-length Mother of God, orans, nimbate, with medallion of nimbate Christ before her. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ: Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΜΑΥΡ.
ΚΑΤΑΚΑ
ΛΩΝΜΕΠΑΡ
ΘΕΝΕΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣ
Μαυροκατακαλών με παρθένε σκέποις.
Translation
Μαυροκατακαλών με παρθένε σκέποις..
Virgin, may you protect me, Maurokatakalon.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1192 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Previous Editions | Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus, no. 1414. |
Commentary
Dodecasyllable. The seal-owner does not give his first name within the inscription, and we cannot make an inference based on the obverse depiction of the Virgin.