Semnos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a row of pellets below. Border of dots.
λον
σονπ
νγνετον
σεμνον
σκεποις
δοῦλον σὸν, ὦ πάναγνε, τὸν Σεμνὸν σκέποις
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above and a row of pellets below. Border of dots.
λον
σονπ
νγνετον
σεμνον
σκεποις
δοῦλον σὸν, ὦ πάναγνε, τὸν Σεμνὸν σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3859 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 665. |
Translation
δοῦλον σὸν, ὦ πάναγνε, τὸν Σεμνὸν σκέποις.
May you, all-holy One, protect your servant Semnos.
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