Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
λεον̣
τασ̣ζ̣
οισ
Λέοντα σῴζοις
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
λεον̣
τασ̣ζ̣
οισ
Λέοντα σῴζοις
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
Χεμ̣
σονοι̣
κετ,
Χ(ριστ)έ μου, σὸν οἰκέτ(ην)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3184 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1262. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Λέοντα σῴζοις, Χριστέ μου, σὸν οἰκέτην.
May you, my Christ, preserve your servant Leo.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)