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Basil Pachomios (twelfth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, epigraphy: μ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

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

σιλ,
σφργισ
μτπ
χμι

Βασιλ(είου) σφράγισμα τοῦ Παχωμίου

Obverse

The Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side, epigraphy: μ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

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

σιλ,
σφργισ
μτπ
χμι

Βασιλ(είου) σφράγισμα τοῦ Παχωμίου

Accession number BZS.1958.106.5529
Diameter 24.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 193.

Translation

Βασιλείου σφράγισμα τοῦ Παχωμίου.

Seal of Basil Pachomios.

Commentary

A rare instance of the family name Pachomios on lead seals.

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)