George (twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding spear and shield. Traces of epigraphy on the right: ρ||ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώ]ργιο[ς]. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding spear and shield. Traces of epigraphy on the right: ρ||ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώ]ργιο[ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
..ονυΜ̣
...σονλ.
τρηνρ
τυσσκεπ
[ὁμ]ονυμ[οῦντ]α σὸν λ[ά]τρην, μάρτυς, σκέπ(οις)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2526 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1662. |
Translation
ὁμονυμοῦντα σὸν λάτρην, μάρτυς, σκέποις.
Martyr, may you protect your servant of the same name.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The owner's name can be deduced from the image and inscription.