Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Eustratios holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Traces of sigla at right: τ|ηο|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Εύστρά]τηος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
σφρα
γ̣ισειμι
τ̣ηνγρα
φ̣ηνγν
ση̣λ̣ε̣π̣
ν
οὗ σφραγὶς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσῃ βλέπων
Obverse
Bust of St. Eustratios holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Traces of sigla at right: τ|ηο|σ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Εύστρά]τηος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
σφρα
γ̣ισειμι
τ̣ηνγρα
φ̣ηνγν
ση̣λ̣ε̣π̣
ν
οὗ σφραγὶς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσῃ βλέπων
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3559 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1711b. |
Translation
οὗ σφραγὶς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν γνώσῃ βλέπων.
Whose seal I am, find out by looking at the letter.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary