Basil Sabbates (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σκεποισ
πνγνε
σιλει
ονσ
την
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Βασίλειον Σαββάτην
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1362 |
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Diameter | 32.0 mm; field: 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2140. |
Translation
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Βασίλειον Σαββάτην.
All-holy One, may you protect Basil Sabbates.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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