Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μθΥ̣ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: μθΥ̣ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σφρ..
λ̣εοντοσ̣
οικετσ̣
παρθεν̣
ε
σφρ[αγ(ὶς)] Λέοντος οἰκέτου σ[ου], παρθένε
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4659 |
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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)