John Makrembolites (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the Child on her lap. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the Child on her lap. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κρη
νσσσ
οεμκρε
μολιτ
ι̅
κούρη, ἄνασσα, σάοζε Μακρεμβολίτην Ἰω(άννην)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1845 |
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Diameter | 30.0 mm; field: 26.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1138. |
Translation
κούρη, ἄνασσα, σάοζε Μακρεμβολίτην Ἰωάννην.
Virgin, sovereign Lady, preserve John Makrembolites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)