John Megethes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Faint traces of an inscription on either side. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Faint traces of an inscription on either side. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ιερρ
.σκε.
.̣̅τον..
.εθ
Ἱεράρ[χ]α, σκέ[π(οις) Ἰ]ω(άννην) τὸν [Μεγ]έθην
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2958 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 963. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἱεράρχα, σκέποις Ἰωάννην τὸν Μεγέθην.
Hierarch (bishop), may you protect John Megethes.