Leo (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the Child before her. Details indistinct. Epigraphy visible at upper right: Θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θεοῦ. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the Child before her. Details indistinct. Epigraphy visible at upper right: Θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θεοῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
.ο
ι̣κε̣τ̣η̣
λ̣εοντ
....ενε
.....ισ
[σ]ὸ[ν] ἰκέτη[ν] Λέοντα, [πάρθ]ενε, [σκέπο]ις
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1499 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2224. |
Translation
σὸν ἰκέτην Λέοντα, πάρθενε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect your servant Leo.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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