Leo (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
σφρ
γισλεον
το/ ονσκε
π συπρ
θενε
σφραγὶς Λέοντο(ς) ὃν σκέπ(οις), σύ παρθένε
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
σφρ
γισλεον
το/ ονσκε
π συπρ
θενε
σφραγὶς Λέοντο(ς) ὃν σκέπ(οις), σύ παρθένε
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3746 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2537. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Λέοντος ὃν σκέποις, σύ παρθένε.
The seal of Leo; may you protect him, Virgin.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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