Leo Panaretos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least five lines. Border of dots.
παναρ..
λεοντα
παρθεν.
σκεπ
..σ̣
Πανάρ[ετ(ον)] Λέοντα, παρθέν[ε], σκέπ[οι]ς
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least five lines. Border of dots.
παναρ..
λεοντα
παρθεν.
σκεπ
..σ̣
Πανάρ[ετ(ον)] Λέοντα, παρθέν[ε], σκέπ[οι]ς
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4049 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1760. |
Translation
Πανάρετον Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect Leo Panaretos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reading of the inscription is not entirely certain. The reading offered, however, makes a correct twelve-syllable verse.