Leo Hikanatos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above (and presumably a decoration below, as with the parallels noted in this entry). Border of dots.
ικντ
λεοντ
....ενε
....οι.
Ἱκανᾶτ(ον) Λέοντα, [παρθ]ένε, [σκέπ]οι[ς]
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2980 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 966b. See also PBW : Leon 20181. |
Translation
Ἱκανᾶτον Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect Leo Hikanatos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)