John Angelos (twelfth century)
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, epigraphy: θε|ο||ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Theodore standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, epigraphy: θε|ο||ρ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδωρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, top line missing. Border of dots.
α̣γγελον̣
αθλητα
σκεπε
[Ἰω(άννην)] Ἄγγελον, ἀθλητά, σκέπε
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.616 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 975. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἰωάννην Ἄγγελον, ἀθλητά, σκέπε.
Champion, protect John Angelos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
- Ἡ γενεαλογία τῶν Κομνηνῶν (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The metrical inscription has been restored on the basis of the parallel linked to this entry.