Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, holding the child. Inscription: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of six lines. Border of dots.
ΜΕ̅ΡΘΥ
.ΦΡΑΓΙΣ
ΤΕΣΚΕ
ΠΗΣΥ
.ΟΙ
Μήτερ Θεοῦ σφραγίς τε καὶ σκέπη σύ μοι
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1170 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1431. |
Translation
Μήτερ Θεοῦ σφραγίς τε καὶ σκέπη σύ μοι.
Mother of God, be Thou my seal and my shelter.
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