George (eleventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George, a spear in his right hand, his left hand on his shield. Inscription in two columns: ο|γ|ε|Ρ|γ, : Ὅ ἅγιος Γεωργι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΛΗ
ΣΙΝΦΕΡ
ΣΗΝΙΘΕ
ΛΙΣ
ΣΚΕΠ
Κλῆσιν φέρω σὴν καὶ θέλω καὶ σὴν σκέπην
Obverse
Standing figure of St. George, a spear in his right hand, his left hand on his shield. Inscription in two columns: ο|γ|ε|Ρ|γ, : Ὅ ἅγιος Γεωργι(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
ΛΗ
ΣΙΝΦΕΡ
ΣΗΝΙΘΕ
ΛΙΣ
ΣΚΕΠ
Κλῆσιν φέρω σὴν καὶ θέλω καὶ σὴν σκέπην
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3495 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1112a (unhelpfully cited by the negative number rather than by the catalogue number). |
Translation
Κλῆσιν φέρω σὴν καὶ θέλω καὶ σὴν σκέπην.
Υour name I bear and I desire your protection.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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