John (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God with the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γρα
ασε
αι
λογσ
ι
γραφὰς βεβαιῶ (καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1519 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 298. |
Translation
γραφὰς βεβαιῶ καὶ λόγους Ἰωάννου.
I secure John's correspondence and words.
Commentary