George Gribas (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and a shield. Epigraphy on either side: |γε||ργ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and a shield. Epigraphy on either side: |γε||ργ|ι|ο|σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
γεργι
οετονγρι
ααρτυσ
σκεποισ
Γεώργιόν με τὸν Γρίβαν, μάρτυς, σκέποις
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1907 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 240. |
Translation
Γεώργιόν με τὸν Γρίβαν, μάρτυς, σκέποις.
Martyr, may you protect me, George Gribas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
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