John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Basil offering a blessing with his right hand. Inscription on either side: ||α|σιλ|ε|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βασίλειος. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Basil offering a blessing with his right hand. Inscription on either side: ||α|σιλ|ε|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βασίλειος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
ιν
νηνσον
οικετην
σκεποισ
θυτ
Ἰωάννην σὸν οἰκέτην σκέποις, θύτα
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1478 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1003. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην σὸν οἰκέτην σκέποις, θύτα.
May you, bishop, protect your servant John.
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