Basil Sabbates (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σκεποισ
πνγνε
σιλει
ονσ
την
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Βασίλειον Σαββάτην
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σκεποισ
πνγνε
σιλει
ονσ
την
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Βασίλειον Σαββάτην
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1362 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 32.0 mm; field: 29.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2140. |
Translation
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Βασίλειον Σαββάτην.
All-holy One, may you protect Basil Sabbates.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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