John (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing on a suppedion and holding the Child with her right arm. Sigla on either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God standing on a suppedion and holding the Child with her right arm. Sigla on either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
σκε
ποισπα
ναγνε
ι̅σον
λο
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Ἰω(άννην) σὸν δούλο(ν)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3016 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2147. |
Translation
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Ἰωάννην σὸν δούλον.
All-holy One, may you protect your servant John.
Commentary