John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of a saint, likely St. Nicholas offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book. Details and inscription indistinct. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of a saint, likely St. Nicholas offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book. Details and inscription indistinct. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
γραφασ
σφραγι,
λογσ
ιανν
γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Ἰωαννου
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1472 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 385g. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Ἰωαννου.
I seal John's letters and documents.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary