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John (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield with his left arm. Details obscure. Inscription visible at left: |δι|μ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δι[μήτρ(ιος)]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.

  
γραφ
σφραγι
λο
....̣̅

γραφὰς σφραγίζω (καὶ) λό[γους Ἰ]ω(άννου)

Obverse

Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear over his right shoulder and a shield with his left arm. Details obscure. Inscription visible at left: |δι|μ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δι[μήτρ(ιος)]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.

  
γραφ
σφραγι
λο
....̣̅

γραφὰς σφραγίζω (καὶ) λό[γους Ἰ]ω(άννου)

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1467
Diameter 18.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 385g.

Translation

γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Ἰωάννου.

I seal John's letters and correspondence.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)