Leo Hikanatos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
ικντ̣
λεοντ.
παρθεν.
σκεποις
Ἱκανᾶτ(ον) Λέοντ[α], παρθέν[ε], σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3878 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 966b. |
Translation
Ἱκανᾶτον Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect Leo Hikanatos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary