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John (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of a saint, likely St. Nicholas offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book. Details and inscription indistinct. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.

  
γραφασ
σφραγι,
λογσ
ιανν
  

γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Ἰωαννου

Obverse

Bust of a saint, likely St. Nicholas offering a blessing with his right hand and holding the book. Details and inscription indistinct. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.

  
γραφασ
σφραγι,
λογσ
ιανν
  

γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Ἰωαννου

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1472
Diameter 21.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 385g.

Translation

γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Ἰωαννου.

I seal John's letters and documents.

Commentary

Bibliography

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