Nicholas Frangopoulos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Figure of a standing saint, perhaps St. Demetrios. Details and epigraphy unclear. Border of dots.
Obverse
Figure of a standing saint, perhaps St. Demetrios. Details and epigraphy unclear. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
νιΚ̣Ο̣λ
ρΓ̣γοπ
λονΜ̣ρτ
Σ̣Κ̣Ε̣Π̣
Νικόλα(ον) Φραγγόπουλον, μάρτ(υς), σκέπ(οις)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2862 |
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Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1524. |
Translation
Νικόλαον Φραγγόπουλον, μάρτυς, σκέποις.
Martyr, may you watch over Nicholas Frangopoulos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription appears to be an attempt at a metrical verse, but it is very irregular in having one hemistich of eight syllables and another of four.