Basil Pharenos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Nicholas. Details and epigraphy indistinct. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σφργ,
ρηνου
τυγχν
σιλ,
ου
σφραγ(ὶς) Φαρήνου τυγχάν(ω) Βασιλ(εί)ου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1141 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2955. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Φαρήνου τυγχάνω Βασιλείου.
I happen to be the seal of Basil Pharenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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