John Arbantinos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Epigraphy on either side: |θ|εο||ορ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορ(ος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Epigraphy on either side: |θ|εο||ορ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδορ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross of pellets above. Border of dots.
μεγα
λομαρτ,
φυλατε
ι̅τοαρ
αντιν
μεγαλομάρτ(υς) φύλατε Ἰω(άννην) τὸ(ν) Ἀρβαντιν(όν)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2910 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1417. |
Translation
μεγαλομάρτυς φύλατε Ἰωάννην τὸν Ἀρβαντινόν.
Great martyr, protect John Arbantinos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Wassiliou-Seibt describes the inscription as a twelve-syllable verse with the family name added on.