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John Machetarios (eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God holding the medallion before her. Epigraphy visible at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

Ι̣̣
σφργισ
μμχη
τρι

Ἰω(άννου) σφράγισμα Μαχηταρίου

Obverse

The Mother of God holding the medallion before her. Epigraphy visible at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

Ι̣̣
σφργισ
μμχη
τρι

Ἰω(άννου) σφράγισμα Μαχηταρίου

Accession number BZS.1955.1.3890
Diameter 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1039.

Translation

Ἰωάννου σφράγισμα Μαχηταρίου.

Seal of John Machetarios.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)