Soterichos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription faintly preserved: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θ..
σκεπευ
λατεδεσι
μτατον
στηριχ
Θ(εοτό)[κε], σκέπε, φύλαττε δεσιμώτατον Σωτήριχον
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription faintly preserved: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
θ..
σκεπευ
λατεδεσι
μτατον
στηριχ
Θ(εοτό)[κε], σκέπε, φύλαττε δεσιμώτατον Σωτήριχον
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1978 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 922. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε, σκέπε, φύλαττε δεσιμώτατον Σωτήριχον.
Mother of God, protect and guard the most venerable Soterichos.