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