Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Inscription: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
λεοντ,
μεσρα
γ,τ,αμι
..τ
Λέοντ(α) με σφράγ(ιζε) τ(ὸν) Ξαμι[λί]του
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Details indistinct. Inscription: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
λεοντ,
μεσρα
γ,τ,αμι
..τ
Λέοντ(α) με σφράγ(ιζε) τ(ὸν) Ξαμι[λί]του
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3212 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1259. |
Translation
Λέοντα με σφράγιζε τὸν Ξαμιλίτου.
Mark me, Leo, as the follower of Xamilites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription refers to the owner as a follower or "man" (τὸν Ξαμιλίτου) of the Xamilites family.