Theodore (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backed throne, holding the medallion in her lap. On either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backed throne, holding the medallion in her lap. On either side: ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σαισ
αγκαλαισ
ερσαε
.ποτ,ολ,λο
.σεαι
συντε..
θεορ
σαῖς ἀγκάλαις φέρουσα δε[σ]πότην ὅλ(ων) λό[γ]ους βεβαιοῦ σὺν τέ[κν]ῳ Θεοδώρ(ου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2220 |
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Diameter | 33.0 mm; field: 30.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1893. |
Translation
σαῖς ἀγκάλαις φέρουσα δεσπότην ὅλων λόγους βεβαιοῦ σὺν τέκνῳ Θεοδώρου.
You who bear the lord of all in your arms, together with your child give surety to the words of Theodore.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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