Basil (eleventh century)
Obverse
Indistinct image of the Mother of God standing, turning to her right (perhaps towards the manus Dei). On either side, the sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Indistinct image of the Mother of God standing, turning to her right (perhaps towards the manus Dei). On either side, the sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκεπ
νσ
σιλειον
σονοικε
τ
σκέπ(οις), ἄνασ(σ)α, Βασίλειον σὸν οἰκέτ(ην)
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3705 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1983. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἄνασσα, Βασίλειον σὸν οἰκέτην.
Lady, may you protect your servant Basil.
Commentary
A metrical seal with one syllable too many.