Stephen (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Stephen holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Details indistinct. Traces of sigla on the right: σ|τ|ε|φ|α|ν, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Στέφαν(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
oṇ
nυντ̣
σηνχαριν̣
ι,αρ
τυσ
ὁμωνυμοῦντ(ι) σὴν χάριν δίδ(ου), μάρτυς
Obverse
Bust of St. Stephen holding the martyr's cross in his right hand. Details indistinct. Traces of sigla on the right: σ|τ|ε|φ|α|ν, : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Στέφαν(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Decoration above. Border of dots.
oṇ
nυντ̣
σηνχαριν̣
ι,αρ
τυσ
ὁμωνυμοῦντ(ι) σὴν χάριν δίδ(ου), μάρτυς
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4405 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1671. |
Translation
ὁμωνυμοῦντι σὴν χάριν δίδου, μάρτυς.
Martyr, bestow your grace upon 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)
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