N. (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Effaced.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ον̣
ο,ντισ,
χαριν
,θυ
τα
ὁμων[υ]μο(ῦ)ντι σ(ὴν) χάριν δ(ί)δου, θύτα
Obverse
Effaced.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ον̣
ο,ντισ,
χαριν
,θυ
τα
ὁμων[υ]μο(ῦ)ντι σ(ὴν) χάριν δ(ί)δου, θύτα
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5492 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1670. |
Translation
ὁμωνυμοῦντι σὴν χάριν δίδου, θύτα.
Bestow your grace upon your servant of the same name, bishop.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The deterioration of the obverse makes it impossible to identify the saint whose name was the same as the owner's. From the word θύτης in the inscription, we know that the saint will have been a bishop, so Nicholas or Basil are the most likely candidates.