John Padiotes (twelfth century)
Obverse
St. John the Theologian dictating the Book of Revelations. He is standing, turning his head to the upper right. His right hand is extended towards Prochoros, who is seated and writing the text. Inscription: Ο|ΙΩ|ΟΘ|ΕΟ|Λ|Ο|Γ,. Ὁ Ἰωάννης ὁ Θεὀλογος. Border of dots.
Obverse
St. John the Theologian dictating the Book of Revelations. He is standing, turning his head to the upper right. His right hand is extended towards Prochoros, who is seated and writing the text. Inscription: Ο|ΙΩ|ΟΘ|ΕΟ|Λ|Ο|Γ,. Ὁ Ἰωάννης ὁ Θεὀλογος. Border of dots.
Reverse
inscription in five lines with cross above. Border of dots.
ΤΟΝΠΑ
ΔΙΤΗΝ
ΣΟΜΝΥ
ΜΟΝΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣ
Τὸν Παδιώτην ὡς ὀμώνυμον σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1839 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Galavaris, Archaeology, no. 12. |
Translation
Τὸν Παδιώτην ὡς ὀμώνυμον σκέποις.
May you protect Padiotes as he bears your name.
Bibliography
- Seals of the Byzantine Empire (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllabic.