George (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with her hands upraised in prayer. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with her hands upraised in prayer. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γερ
γιονμε
σονλατρ
αγσκε
ποισ
Γεώργιόν με σὸν λάτρ(ιν), ἁγνή, σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3458 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 239. |
Translation
Γεώργιόν με σὸν λάτριν, ἁγνή, σκέποις.
Holy One, may you protect me, your servant George.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary