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Leo (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μθΥ̣ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

σφρ..
λ̣εοντοσ̣
οικετσ̣
παρθεν̣
ε

σφρ[αγ(ὶς)] Λέοντος οἰκέτου σ[ου], παρθένε

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μθΥ̣ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

σφρ..
λ̣εοντοσ̣
οικετσ̣
παρθεν̣
ε

σφρ[αγ(ὶς)] Λέοντος οἰκέτου σ[ου], παρθένε

Accession number BZS.1958.106.4659
Diameter 14.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2536c.

Translation

σφραγὶς Λέοντος οἰκέτου σου, παρθένε.

Virgin, (may you be) the seal of your servant Leo.

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)