Basil (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and shield. On either side, sigla: |δ|ημ|ι|τρ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημίτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Demetrios holding a spear and shield. On either side, sigla: |δ|ημ|ι|τρ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημίτρ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
μρτ,
οηθει
σνλ
σιλ
μάρτ(υς) βοήθει σὼν δοῦλ(ον) Βασίλ(ειον)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2722 |
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Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1362. |
Translation
μάρτυς βοήθει σὼν δοῦλον Βασίλειον.
Martyr, help your servant Basil.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
It is possible that BZS.1958.106.3878 was struck by the same owner.