George Meres (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Scene of the Dormition of the Virgin. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross between dashes above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
γεργι
ονπαναγ,
τονμερη
σκεπε
Γεώργιον, πάναγ(νε), τὸν Μερῆ(ν) σκέπε
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3822 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 244. |
Translation
Γεώργιον, πάναγνε, τὸν Μερῆν σκέπε.
All-holy One, protect George Meres.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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