George (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Panteleimon. Details and epigraphy indistinct; only the Π of Παντελεήμων is visible on the lower left. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Panteleimon. Details and epigraphy indistinct; only the Π of Παντελεήμων is visible on the lower left. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκεπ,
αθλητα
γεργι,
ο̣ι̣κ̣ε̣τ̣,
σκέπ(οις), ἀθλητά, Γεώργι(ον) οἰκέτ(ην)
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1437 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1966. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἀθλητά, Γεώργιον οἰκέτην.
Champion, may you protect your servant George.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The reading of this seal has been confirmed with reference to the parallel cited in this entry.