George Pagomenos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
γερ
σφρα
ζ
Γεωργίου σφραγίζω
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a decoration (perhaps a pellet) below. Border of dots.
Γραφ,
τπαγ
μεν
γραφ(ὰς) τοῦ Παγωμένου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3823 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 259. |
Translation
Γεωργίου σφραγίζω γραφὰς τοῦ Παγωμένου.
I seal the letters of George Pagomenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription appears to be metrical, a combination of two seven-syllable hemistichs.
The owner's name Pagomenos may well be a shortened form of Pepagomenos, found on the seals noted in this entry.