George Apozouphes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, turned to her right, with her hands outstretched towards the manus Dei visible above. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
γεργιουσρ
Γεωργίου σφρά-
Reverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, epigraphy: |γ|ε|ρ|γ|/ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
γισμτπο
γισμα τοῦ Ἀποζούφου
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, turned to her right, with her hands outstretched towards the manus Dei visible above. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
γεργιουσρ
Γεωργίου σφρά-
Reverse
St. George standing, holding a spear and shield. On either side, epigraphy: |γ|ε|ρ|γ|/ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Within concentric circles of dots, a circular inscription beginning with a cross at twelve o'clock:
γισμτπο
γισμα τοῦ Ἀποζούφου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2039 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 269. |
Translation
Γεωργίου σφράγισμα τοῦ Ἀποζούφου.
Seal of George Apozouphes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription is a twelve-syllable verse divided into hemistichs by the arrangement of the obverse and reverse lettering.