Leo Hikanatos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
ικν͂τον
λεο̅ντ
πρθενε
σκΈποισ
Ἱκανᾶτον Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5658 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 966a. |
Translation
Ἱκανᾶτον Λέοντα, παρθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect Leo Hikanatos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Note the accent marks in the inscription; the accent on the owner's Christian name is misplaced.