Theodora Doukaina (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion before her. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
κεπ.ισ
..ασσαΔ
καιθεο
δραν
[σ]κέπ[ο]ις, [ἄν]ασσα, Δουκαίνην Θεοδώραν
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion before her. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
κεπ.ισ
..ασσαΔ
καιθεο
δραν
[σ]κέπ[ο]ις, [ἄν]ασσα, Δουκαίνην Θεοδώραν
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1471 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1984. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἄνασσα, Δουκαίνην Θεοδώραν.
Lady, may you protect Theodora Doukaina.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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