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John (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

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

γρα
ασε
αι
λογσ
ι

γραφὰς βεβαιῶ (καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου)

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.

Reverse

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

γρα
ασε
αι
λογσ
ι

γραφὰς βεβαιῶ (καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1519
Diameter 17.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 298.

Translation

γραφὰς βεβαιῶ καὶ λόγους Ἰωάννου.

I secure John's correspondence and words.

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