Arete Doukaina (twelfth century)
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, a vertical inscription: α|γι|γε|ρ|γι|ο|σ : [ὁ] ἅγιω(ς) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
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Ἀρετὴν τὴν Δούκ[αι]ναν σκέπο[ις] με, μάρτυς
Obverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, a vertical inscription: α|γι|γε|ρ|γι|ο|σ : [ὁ] ἅγιω(ς) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
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tΔk
nnΣ̣keπΟ
μεμρ
Τ̣υσ
Ἀρετὴν τὴν Δούκ[αι]ναν σκέπο[ις] με, μάρτυς
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1642 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 132. |
Translation
Ἀρετὴν τὴν Δούκαιναν σκέποις με, μάρτυς.
Martyr, may you watch over me, Arete Doukaina.
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