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John (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γ..
σε
ι
λογσ
ι

γ[ρα]φὰς βεβαιῶ (καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου)

Obverse

Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion of Christ before her. On either side: μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.

γ..
σε
ι
λογσ
ι

γ[ρα]φὰς βεβαιῶ (καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου)

Accession number BZS.1958.106.2531
Diameter 18.0 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

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)